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Historic plaque on grounds of Martin Co. Courthouse: Marienfeld

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Stanton, Texas. It reads: "Marienfeld. Former name of Stanton. Begun as German colony by 5 German Catholics from Kansas, who pitched tents here, near new Texas & Pacific Railroad in 1881. The site - with a water tank, section house, telegraph office - bore name Grelton, but settlers had it changed to Marienfeld - German for "Field of Mary". County was created 1876 and named for Wylie Martin, senator in Republic of Texas. When the county organized, town became … more
Date: August 6, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Governor's Community Achievement Award - Stanton

Description: Photograph of the Governor's Community Achievement Award. It says "Presented to Stanton 1974. Beautify Texas Council. The Governor's Community Achievement Award. For enhancing the quality of life in the community through planning, improving and preserving an attractive environment. (signed by) Governor. The State of Texas."
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[T&P Depot in Stanton, Texas]

Description: Photograph of the train station in Stanton, Texas. There is a train light to the left of the depot. Text on the image says "Texas & Pacific Depot Stanton, Texas." Text below the image says "Stanton, Texas" and "H. D. Conner."
Date: unknown
Creator: Conner, H. D.
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Connell House Photograph #12]

Description: Photograph of the Connell House in Stanton, Texas. The back of the house can be seen through the trees.
Date: unknown
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Connell House Photograph #9]

Description: Photograph of the Connell House in Stanton, Texas. The one story building has brown paneling and white trim around the windows and door.
Date: unknown
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Connell House Photograph #2]

Description: Photograph of the Connell House in Martin County, Texas. A family stands in front of the building.
Date: 1913
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Connell House Photograph #7]

Description: Photograph of the Connell House in Stanton, Texas. The one story house has brown paneling with white trim and grey roof.
Date: unknown
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Connell House Photograph #11]

Description: Photograph of the Connell House in Stanton, Texas. The west side of the house is seen in the picture.
Date: unknown
Partner: Texas Historical Commission
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