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Cow sign, $233,000,000.00 in Milk Sales Annually
Photograph of a sign in Stephenville advertising local dairy industry statistics.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dr. Pepper Museum in Dublin
Photograph of the Dublin Dr. Pepper Museum and Old Doc's Soda Shop in Dublin, TX. In front of the building is a statue, "Sweet Inspirations" depicting the plant's owner, Bill Kloster -- "Mr. Dr Pepper" -- offering a bottle of Dr. Pepper to a little girl.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dr. Pepper sign in Dublin, Texas
Photograph of an advertising billboard for Dr. Pepper in Dublin. The girl on the swing actually swings back and forth.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Erath County Courthouse, Stephenville
Photograph of the Erath County Courthouse in Stephenville. It is a four-story building made of red and white stones with a clock tower at the top. There is a flagpole in front of the building, and trees on the lawn on either side of the entrance.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Erath County Courthouse, Stephenville, Interior stone tower wall
Photograph looking up at the interior tower wall of the Erath County Courthouse in Stephenville. The wall is made entirely of stone, and there is a wooden staircase leading upwards at the top of the photo. There are also several lamps on the two floors visible.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Erath County Courthouse, Stephenville, Interior stone tower wall
Photograph of the interior tower wall of the Erath County Courthouse in Stephenville. The inside of the building is made of stone, and there is a wooden staircase leading to upper levels.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Erath County Honor Roll Memorial
Photograph of the Erath County Honor Roll Memorial, for casualties of WWI and WWII. It is a stone with names engraved into it, and an American flag placed behind it.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Erath County Veterans Memorial
Photograph of the Erath County Veterans Memorial. It is made of three stones. The largest, middle stone reads: "Erath County honors its veterans of WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and other military actions." The left stone says "Duty, Honor, Country," and the right says "Our men and women of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines." A line of text at the bottom of the memorial declares that it was "Donated by citizens, businesses, and organizations of Erath County."
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
First National Bank building, Stephenville
Photograph of the old First National Bank building in Stephenville, which currently houses the law office of Boyd Waggoner. It is a stone building, with a tower above the entrance.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
General Granbury Monument
Photograph of a granite monument. A statue of a soldier in uniform stands at the top of the monument. The inscription reads: "Erected by the U.O.C., General Granbury, Chapter, No. 683, In memory of Brigadier General H. B. Granbury and his Valiant Followers. Granbury 1861-1865."
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Granbury Opera House
Photograph of the Granbury Opera House. A banner advertising the musicals Gypsy and Grease hangs above the entrance.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Henry McShane & Co. Bell, Baltimore, Md. 1884
Photograph of a bell located on the grounds of the Coleman County Courthouse. The words "Henry McShane & Co., Baltimore, Md. 1884" are embossed on the bell.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historic Nutt House Hotel
Photograph of the Nutt House hotel in Granbury.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historic Plaque, Balinger
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)"
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historic Plaque, Brooke Smith, Brownwood
Photograph of a historic marker about Brownwood citizen, Brooke Smith. It reads: "One of ten children, Brooke Smith was born in 1853 to Paulina Thilman (Doswell) and John Snelson Smith, Jr. in Hanover County, Virginia. The family moved to Indiana in 1860 and then to Waco, Texas ten years later. There, Brooke became a clerk at Lyons, Cohn & Co. and decided to move west and open his own store in 1876. Partnering with Sol Lyons and Otto Steffens, he opened a general store in Brownwood, then a frontier town. With no banks in the town, Smith and Steffens placed a large safe in their store where they kept their own funds, as well as financial deposits entrusted to them by area ranchers and farmers. The operation eventually became known as Pecan Valley Bank. Brooke Smith continued in the banking business, served as a school trustee and was elected Brownwood mayor in 1886. During his tenure, the city built its first water system and, in 1894, Smith solicited a survey for a dam at the site where Lake Brownwood would eventually be built. He contributed to both Howard Payne and Daniel Baker Colleges, serving as secretary-treasurer of the latter for …
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historic Plaque, Robert M. Coleman
Photograph of a historic plaque in Coleman, Texas. It reads: "County Named in 1857 for Robert M. Coleman (1799-1837). Born in Kentucky. Came to Texas in 1832. Commanded Company of volunteers at siege of Bexar (San Antonio), Dec. 5-10, 1835. Delegate to Constitutional Convention where he signed Texas Declaration of Independence, 1836. Aide-de-Camp to Gen. Sam Houston at Battle of San Jacinto, 1836. Later fought Indians as a Texas Ranger. (1966)"
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hood County Courthouse, Granbury
Photograph of the Hood County Courthouse in Granbury, Texas. It is three stories tall, and a clock tower adorns the roof. Several cars are parked in front of the courthouse.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hood County Courthouse, Granbury, Historic Plaque
Photograph of a plaque at Hood County Courthouse. It reads: "Fifth Courthouse on this site. Erected 1890-1891, this handsome building is a Texas version of the French Second Empire style. First courthouse (1867) was a 1 room log cabin housing county records, lawyers and land agents' offices, and mail station. It was succeeded by 3 stone structures. Contractors Moodie & Ellis and Architect W. C. Dodson built this native stone edifice. The clock tower, added after completion, was reinforced with steel in 1869. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970."
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hood County Jail Museum
Photograph of the Hood County Jail. Built in 1885, it is now a museum.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hood County Jail Museum
Photograph of the Hood County Jail. Built in 1885, it is now home to the Hood County Jail Museum.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hood County Jail Museum, Sign
Photograph of a sign at the Hood County Jail Museum. It says "Hood County Jail (1885 - 1979) Museum Hours: Saturday - Sunday, 1-4 PM."
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hood County Jailhouse, Historic Plaque
Photograph of a historic plaque at the Hood County Jailhouse. It reads: "Second County Jail. Celebrated in early local ballad. Build to succeed 1873 log jail at time when lawlessness was rampant. Main building is late Victorian in style. Separate stone kitchen was added upon completion. The tall front section was to have a gallows, but no hangings have occurred here. Jail admits some 55 prisoners yearly. "Uncle" Andy Walters, a local character, once locked sheriff in this jail, but left key with judge on way home. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970."
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Major George B. Erath Monument
Photograph of a monument in honor of Major George B. Erath, erected by the Sons and Daughters of Confederate Veterans in 2001. A picture of a Confederate and Texas flags are crossed at the top of the monument. It reads: "In Memory of Major George B. Erath, CSA and the more than 600 Confederate veterans of the War Between the States, who rest beneath the rich soil of Erath County. Ordinary men from across the South took up arms to fight an extraordinary war. Together they became one of the most acclaimed fighting forces in military history. The South devastated by war and the hard life during Reconstruction caused families to move to Texas where they hoped for a better life. Erath County prospered as veterans built homes, schools, churches, farms and businesses. CSA veterans became leaders in our towns and communities. They are our ancestors. Their lives, our sacred heritage, we remember with honor and devotion."
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Memorial to Texans who served the confederacy, Brown County
Photograph of a memorial to Texans who served the confederacy in Brown County. "Camp Collier, C.S.A. Located 13 Mi. southwest, this camp was one of a chain of Texas frontier posts a days horseback ride apart from the Red River to the Rio Grande. Occupied by the Texas Frontier Regiment Patrols and Scouting Parties frequently sent out kept Indian actions in check and rounded up draft evaders. Always needed were food, clothing, horses, ammunition. These men shared few of the glories of the war, yet at the cost of the lives of not a few of them, these confederate soldiers managed to bring a measure of protection to a vast frontier area. A Memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy, erected by the State of Texas, 1963."
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History