Photograph of a street scene in Lampasas by the County Courthouse. Several cars are parked in front of retailers including Bluestar Jewelers, Wieser, and H&R Block.

Photograph of an interior staircase at the Lampasas County Courthouse.

Photograph of a Diebold safe door at the Lampasas County Courthouse. The text on the door reads: "Diebold Safe & Lock Co. Canton, O."

Photograph looking upward at a staircase inside the Lampasas County Courthouse.

Photograph of the machine works for the clock tower in the Lampasas County Courthouse. The machine is painted green, and is kept behind glass.

Photograph of the machine works for the clock tower in the Lampasas County Courthouse. The machine is painted green, and is kept behind glass.

Photograph of the machine works for the clock tower in the Lampasas County Courthouse. The machine is painted green, and is kept behind glass.

Close-up view of the detail of trim at the Lampasas County Courthouse.

Rutland's, Lampasas

Photograph of the Korean and Vietnam War Memorial in Lampasas, Texas. It reads: "Korean War, June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955. Vietnam War, December 22, 1961 to May 7, 1975. Frank Alexander; James L. Childress; Stephen A. De Santis; Patrick M. Goble; Robert Bailey Green; Billy G. Insall; Doyd D. O'Neal; Clifford Earl Poe Jr.; John Clyde Roberts; Charles Ricky LaBounty. Erected by Lampasas County Historical Commission; Lampasas County Commissioners Court; American Legion Post 277 and Aux Lampasas; American Legion Post 116 Lometa; Amvets Post 80 and Aux Lampasas; DAV Chapter 67 Lampasas; VFW Post 3393 and Aux Kempner; VFW Post 8539 and Aux Lampasas; Individual Contributors. Memorial dedicated November 11, 1989."

World War II, December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946. Aron Archer; Vernon A. Baker; Johnnie E. Bullion; Floyd W. Burns; Marshall R. Carpenter; Lloyd L. Cockrell; Clayton L. Cowan; Teddie O. Craft; Miguel Delgado; Jesus C. Garcia; Lee L. Hall; James E. Hartley; Clarence N. Jones; Charlie Leon Lagrone; John M. Long; Frank Longoria Jr.; Floyd C. Mariott; Ordray M. McAllister; Roy Lewis McMillan; Theodore W. Mayben; Raymond E. Miller; Green B. Chambers; Edwin N. Mitchell; Marion H. Murphy; D. W. Neal; V. H. O'Hair; Rafe A. Parker; Chester A. Patterson; Troy B. Renfro; Arthur M. Reynolds Jr.; Julian R. Rogers; Otis C. Smith; Maynard G. Snell; William D. Spurlin; Henry L. Stock; Prentice L. Tubbs; Richard Weldon Turnbo; Dewey L. Ban Liew; Leonard Williams; Winifred E. Williams; Joe E. Wolf; Paul A. Wright; Daniel A. Yancy; Johnie Lynn Phinney; William Thurman Willy.

In Honor of those members of the United States Armed Forces from Lampasas County who died while serving our country in time of war. World War I, April 16, 1917 to November 11, 1918. Will H. Abney; Coner Alexander; Owen B. Butts; Raymond B. Chambliss; Elbert S. Cook; Ed Cummins; Justin Dorbandt; Fred Francis Clint R. Hall; Cech R. Jones; Aubrey Lancaster; Milus Little; John W. McCann; Grover McConathy; Garnett E. McMillan; Charles J. Moore; Benton M Northington; Paul A. O'Keefe; Manning Pettit; W. T. Rush; Walter Skaggs; Louis G. Spangler; Sanford B. Stinson; Morris B. Tittle.

Photograph of a historic marker in Lampasas. It reads: "In the early 1870s Lampasas was a wild frontier town. In January 1873 Sheriff S.T. Denson was shot while arresting brothers Wash and Mark Short. The district judge sent men to apprehend the Short brothers, but the posse was stopped by Ben, Tom, and Mart Horrell and several others. Sheriff Denson and the justices of the peace of Lampasas County appealed to Governor Edmund J. Davis for the assistance of the State Police. On February 10, Governor Davis issued a proclamation prohibiting the carrying of sidearms in Lampasas. On March 14, Captain Thomas Williams and seven state policemen entered Lampasas to enforce the proclamation. The State Police immediately arrested Bill Bowen for carrying a gun in town. Bowen persuaded Captain Williams and two of his men to enter Jerry Scott's Lampasas Saloon, this led to a gunfight between the State Police and the Horrell brothers and their associates. Three officers were killed in the saloon and a fourth was fatally wounded while trying to escape. The police were buried in Lampasas, but Captain Williams was reinterred in the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. More State Police came to Lampasas and joined …

Photograph of a historic plaque in Lampasas, Texas. It reads: "Horrell-Higgins Feud. The Horrell and Higgins families were among the early settlers of Lampasas County. Tom, Mart, Merritt and Sam Horrell were accused of many crimes, including cattle rustling and murder. Pink Higgins was a cattleman and trail driver who, in 1876, began accusing the Horrell brothers of stealing his cattle. On January 22, 1877, Pink Higgins shot and killed Merritt Horrell in the Gem Saloon. This was the beginning of a six-month battle between the Horrell brothers and Pink Higgins, Bob Mitchell, Bill Wren and their followers. On March 26, Tom and Mart Horrell were ambushed on their way into Lampasas. Captain John C. Sparks of the Texas Rangers went in pursuit, but no one was captured. Higgins remained a fugitive, but eventually surrendered and was ordered to appear in court. On June 4, the Lampasas County District Clerk's office was burglarized and District Court records were destroyed. Three days later, the biggest battle of the feud took place on the public square on Lampasas; one man from each side was killed. Major John B. Jones, Commander of the Texas Ranger Frontier Battalion, came to Lampasas and sent Sergeant …

Photograph of the Lampasas County Courthouse, constructed in 1883 by architect W. C. Dodson.

Photograph of the Fulton Firearms shop in Hamilton. There are many cars parked in front of the store, and a street light in front of the right window.

Photograph of the windows at the Hamilton County Courthouse. It was constructed in 1886, by architects Mason, Martin, Byrnes and Johnston. A 1931 remodel removed the clock tower and Second Empire style mansard roof.

Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear view. The horse is fully visible, but only the top of the man's hat can be seen.

Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes monument plaque, located on the Runnels County Courthouse grounds. It says, "Charles H. Noyes (1896-1917). Charles H. Noyes, 21, died when his horse fell while rounding up cattle on the Noyes Ranch. His father and mother, Gus and Lula Noyes, erected monument in 1919 as a tribute to their son and all Texas cowboys. Pompeo Coppin of Chicago studied horses two years before sculpting statue."

Photograph of a plaque at the rear of the Charles H. Noyes monument. It says, "Erected in memory of Chas. H. Noyes by his parents, Lula and Gus Noyes. Chas. H. Noyes. Born in Texas December 30, 1895. Died from an accidental fall with his horse at his father's ranch in Concho County, Texas, February 11, 1917. Gone from us but not forgotten. Never shall thy memory fade, sweetest thoughts shall ever linger around the spot where thou art laid. Is death an eternal sleep or shall we meet again?"

Photograph of a historic plaque. It reads: "Ballinger originally called Hutchins City. Promoted by Sante Fe Rwy. Named for Judge William Pitt Ballinger (1825-1888), railroad attorney and townsite official. Distinguished Texas Statesman, Veteran of the Mexican War. In the Civil War helped establish defenses of Galveston, served as Confederate receiver of enemy aliens' property, was sent to negotiate peace for Texas. Ballinger is County Seat, and farm-ranch center. INdustries include dairying, meat products, leather goods manufacturing. Has annual rodeo, livestock and quarterhorse shows. (1965)"

Photograph of a monument with a bell. The plaque on the monument says, "Allison Bros. Ranch Bell - 1896 in memory of C. G. - E. C. - S. N. Allison." There are stone benches to the right and behind the monument.

"Runnels County Courthouse, constructed here 1888-89, after hotly-contested battle with Runnels City for County Seat. (County had been organized 1880.) Structures stands on one of the largest courthouse squares in Texas - 2 city blocks. Plot set aside prior to town lot sale by Sante Fe Railroad, June 29, 1886. In 1941, extensive remodeling modernized building. Two wings were added and old quarry (South of town on Colorado River) was opened to provide matching stone. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967."

Photograph of Runnels County Courthouse.