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Historic Plaque, Elise Waerenskjold

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Hamilton, Texas. It reads: "Elise Waerenskjold, (Home 3 blocks W; Grave 6 Blocks NW). Influential early promoter of Norwegian Emigration to Texas: Born Elise Tvede in 1815. In 1846, after John Reiersen migrated to Texas to found the first Norwegian settlement in the state, she became editor of his periodical "Norway and Texas". Through her articles, many were inspired to move here. In 1847 she, too, moved to Texas, and resided in both Van Zandt County and Hamiā€¦ more
Date: March 1, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Ann Whitney Memorial

Description: Photograph of a memorial for Ann Whitney. It says, "In Memory of Ann Whitney. Born in Massachusetts about 1835, massacred by Comanche Indians, July 9, 1867 while protecting her pupils. Miss Whitney's grave is located 5 blocks north in the Graves-Gentry Cemetery. School was located 7 miles northeast of Hamilton on the Juan de la Garza Survey. Sponsored by Hamilton Kiwanis Club, 1858. Donated by Riley-Gardner Memorial Service Co.
Date: March 1, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic Plaque, Hamilton County Courthouse

Description: Photograph of a historic marker. It reads: "Hamilton County Courthouse. Before era of this impressive courthouse, Hamilton County's government was housed in stores, a rustic school, a former livery stable, a 2-story building with top floor especially designed for a courtroom, and briefly in a saloon. Fire razed two of the early improvised courthouses. First permanent one built in 1878, also burned in 1886. In those days outlaws were so numerous that guards were hired to protect visiting judges.ā€¦ more
Date: March 1, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic Plaque, Carnegie Library Building

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque. It reads: "Carnegie Library Building. A Cleburne Public Library was begun in 1901 under the direction of the local women's club. In 1902 members of the organization met with New York industrialist and benefactor Andrew S. Carnegie to secure funds for a building. His gift was matched by local contributions and this structure was completed in 1905. Featuring details of the Beaux Arts and Classical Revival styles and a second floor theater, it housed the library unā€¦ more
Date: March 1, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic Plaque, Site of Old Picnic Grounds

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Cleburne, Texas. It reads: "Site of Old Picnic Grounds. Had wood, water, was used after 1854 start of Camp Henderson (named for land owner-townsite donor) for decisive public meetings. In 1867 Camp Henderson became county seat. Then men at 4th of July picnic here named town "Cleburne", for Civil War Commander of many local veterans. (1966)"
Date: March 1, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Pioneers monument, Burnet County

Description: In memory of the Pioneer Settlers of Burnet County. Samuel L. Holland, first settlers, 1848. Logan Vandevfer, Peter Kerr, William H. Magill, Noah Smithwick, Jesse Burnam, K. H. Hall, General Adam R. Johnson, Captain Christian Dorbandt and to those pioneers who pushed into this wilderness and established here the first traces of human habitation, unknown planters sowing seeds for a new civilizaton. They amrked for us our channels of trade adn industry, built the first schools and churches, anā€¦ more
Date: March 1, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Korean and Vietnam War Memorial, Lampasas County

Description: 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 Lampasā€¦ more
Date: March 1, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

World War II Memorial, Lampasas County

Description: 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. Neā€¦ more
Date: March 1, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

World War I Memorial, Lampasas County

Description: 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 Pettiā€¦ more
Date: March 1, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic Plaque, Gunfight at the Lampasas Saloon

Description: 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, Goveā€¦ more
Date: March 1, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic Plaque, Horrell-Higgins Feud

Description: 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 oā€¦ more
Date: March 1, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Soldier In Front of Monument]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified soldier leaning against a wrought-iron fence around a monument of Stanisław Leszczyński. The text at the base of the monument reads: "A Stanislas le Bienfaisant, la Lorraine Reconnaissante, 1831, Meurthe-Meuse-Vosges". There are buildings visible in the background.
Date: March 1, 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Photograph of Stanley Bogdas]

Description: Photograph of Stanley Bogdas leaning against a wrought-iron fence around a monument located in the Place Stanislas in Nancy, France. The visible text on the monument reads: "Duc de Lorraine et De Bar. 1737 - 1766".
Date: March 1, 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Confederate Monument at Texas State Capitol]

Description: Photograph of the Confederate Monument on the Texas Capitol grounds. A view of three of the "five bronze figures on a gray granite base representing the Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, and Navy, headed by the Confederate president, Jefferson Davis" (From Texas State Preservation Board). The monument reads: "Confederate Dead."
Date: January 1, 1945
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, plaque

Description: 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."
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear plaque

Description: 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?"
Date: August 1, 2005
Partner: UNT Libraries

Bell in town courtyard, Ballinger

Description: 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.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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