Photograph of a building in Dublin, Texas. A side of the building has "Dublin" on it. Beneath "Dublin" are two windows.

Photograph of a building in Dublin. The building has "Dublin" on the side of it. Beneath the letters are two windows.

Photograph of the city limit for Dublin, Texas. Below the sign is the historical markers sign. To the left is a road. In the background are several businesses, including Dairy King Cafe and a gas station. To the right is a Lions Club sign.

Photograph of the city limit for Dublin, Texas. Below the sign is the historical markers sign. To the left is a road. In the background are several businesses, including Dairy King Cafe and a gas station. To the right is a Lions Club sign.

Photograph of the city limit for Dublin, Texas. Below the sign is the historical markers sign. To the left is a road. In the background are several businesses, including Dairy King Cafe and a gas station. To the right is a Lions Club sign.

Photograph of the Dublin depot. Train tracks can be seen to the left of the depot.

Photograph of the Dublin Gift Shop. Beneath the name of the building are two windows. Behind the building is a brick wall.

Newsletter for the Dublin Historical Society that features a story about the relocation and restoration of the Old Barbee Log Cabin.

Photograph of a street in Dublin, Texas. Texaco and Mobil gas stations are on both sides of the road. A Ford body shop and a store called "Henderson's" are also near the street.

Photograph of the side of a post office building. The building is in Dublin, Texas. Shadows of trees are on the wall.

Photograph of a storefront with a sign that reads "Duffau Store" in Duffau, Texas. Two gas station pumps can be seen in front of the store. A utility pole is present on the right side of the building.

Step into a time capsule of Victorian opulence as history and fashion converge outside the Old Miners Cabin in Thurber, Texas. Adorned in resplendent traditional attire, individuals capture moments reminiscent of a bygone era against the backdrop of this once-thriving coal-mining town. Though now a ghost town, Thurber's vibrant past resonates through this image, harking back to a time when it flourished as the heart of Texas' bituminous-coal industry from 1918 to 1920. The legacy of a population that once thrived, now preserved in the picturesque ruins of Thurber, awaits discovery in the northwest corner of Erath County, seventy-five miles west of Fort Worth.

Embark on a captivating journey at W.K. Gordon Museum, Thurber's time capsule. Engage with interactive exhibits, from artifacts to motion films, unraveling the town's industrial tapestry. Stroll past meticulously reconstructed landmarks, including the grand opera house and legendary Snake Saloon. Nestled within Thurber's ghostly embrace, this museum preserves Texas' industrial narrative, connecting generations through history's threads.

Step into the past with this captivating photograph capturing a man adorned in a dapper three-piece suit and a timeless hat, striking a pose at the historic Miner's House in Thurber, Texas. Amidst the remnants of this once-thriving coal-mining town, the gentleman stands as a modern-day tribute to an era of refinement and labor. Thurber, now a ghost town, once thrived as a bustling community, and the Miner's House stands as a silent witness to its vibrant history. Nestled in the northwest corner of Erath County, seventy-five miles west of Fort Worth, this evocative image transports us to a time when elegance and industry converged.

Photograph of Erath County Courthouse in Stephenville, TX. The courthouse is a three-story building made of white stone and red brick with a large clocktower atop it. Each side of the building has three rows of windows with the bottom row's windows having curved tops, the top two rows being rectangular, and all having red-brick borders. Each side of the building has two sections projecting from the rest of the courthouse with one window on the first floor and two windows on the second and third floors. Each of these sections end in triangular roofs with three small circular windows at their tops. The clocktowers sits in the center of the grey-green tiled roof and has three narrow windows on each side, above which are half circle shuttered windows. Above those, on each side, is a dark clockface with white markings. The clocktower rises to a point, creating a tall triangular tower roof. Around the courthouse are short and tall trees along with bushes, all growing in short yellow grass. A sidewalk surrounds the courthouse, which separates the building from the road around it. A median runs from the bottom left corner of the photo into the bottom center and …

Text about attractions in Thurber, Strawn, and Mingus, Texas that was published in the "Essentials" section of a June 2005 Texas Highways magazine article.

Photograph of the Dublin Gift Shop. Beneath the name of the building are two windows. Behind the building is a brick wall.

Draft of an article about Texas artisans that was published in Texas Highways magazine.

Audio recording of music recorded live at Larry Joe Taylor's 13th Annual Texas Music Festival and Chili Cook-off.

Transport yourself to a bygone era captured in this enchanting photograph. A charismatic cowboy band takes center stage, serenading patrons at an old-world cafe in Thurber. Amidst the rustic charm, two couples are swept away by the music, dancing in each other's arms. The captivating scene encapsulates the fusion of timeless melodies, historic ambience, and joyful moments, painting a vivid vignette of Thurber's enduring allure.

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about three triplets born to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bailey in Stephenville in November. The triplets were born prematurely and are finally going home.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.