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Historic Plaque, United Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Swiss Alp, Texas. It reads: "United Evangelical Lutheran Church (Philadelphia Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery). The Swiss Alp community was settled about 1865. Within a short time, the Philadelphia Evangelical Lutheran Church was established and began meeting on land given by John and Christina Knippa in 1867. The first recorded burial on this site is that of Emma Gertraut Ritter, who died in October 1867. She was soon followed by Anna Rudi, the wife of P… more
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic plaque, Fayette County Courthouse

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque. It reads: "Fayette County Courthouse. About 1890, the structural safety of Fayette County's third courthouse came into question, and plans began for the building of this structure to serve as the seat of justice for the county. The commissioners court hired San Antonio architect James Riely Gordon (1863-1937) to design the new courthouse and oversee the construction. Gordon, who was 27 years old at the time, went on to become a noted architect of public building… more
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[World War II Veterans Plaque]

Description: Photograph of a plaque with a list of World War II veterans in Fayette County, Texas. It reads: "World War II Veterans. Alfred Hubenak, George R. Huepers, Method C. Janacek, Herbert L. Kainer, Jr., Nolan Kalich, Joe A. Kasmiersky, Emil E. Knesek, Jr., Carlton Knezek, Jimmie Knight, Jerry J. Knippel, Ludvik F. Kocurek, Henry Kolensky, Kleophas E. Kovar, Henry Kozelsky, Leroy J. Krenek, Anton Kresta, Jr., Rudolph J. Kubena, Bernard Kubenka, Joseph Lev, Doris C. Lewis, Alton D. Lueders, Alvin Lued… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

[Buildings on Square]

Description: Photograph of a set of buildings on the Fayette County square. Cars are parked in the lot outside the buildings, and a banner reading "Joy Joy Joy" hangs from a lamppost to the left. Trees and the back of a historic plaque are visible in the foreground.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

[Historic Marker Application: Ludwig and Caroline Giese House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Ludwig and Caroline Giese House, in Round Top, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: April 22, 2002
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Townsend-Bremer House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Townsend-Bremer House, in Warrenton, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: July 30, 1990
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Lyons Lodge No. 195]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Lyons Lodge No. 195, A.F. & A.M., in Schulenburg, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: August 10, 2006
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Rocky Creek Farm]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Rocky Creek Farm, in Round Top, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: January 22, 1970
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Menn House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Menn House, in Round Top, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1973
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Andrew Rabb House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Andrew Rabb House, in Round Top, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: April 8, 1983
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission
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