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[War Memorial]

Description: Photograph of a war memorial in Richmond, Texas, made up of three stone slabs. The tall middle slab reads: "In memory of all who died in the defense of our country. Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans of Fort Bend County, Texas, November 11, 1990. Paid for by citizens of Fort Bend County". The slab to the right has a list of casualties from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Panama, the Iraq War, and one prisoner of war. Th… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Bell, Jim
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

[Monument to Deaf Smith]

Description: Photograph of a monument to Erastus "Deaf" Smith. It reads: "Erastus "Deaf" Smith. Born in Washington, Dutchess County, New York. April 19, 1787. Died in Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas. Nov. 30, 1837. He married Guadalupe Ruiz de Duran who died in San Antonio, May 1, 1849. Erected by the state of Texas". Cars are visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bell, Jim
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

["Jaybird Monument, Richmond, Texas"]

Description: Postcard image of the Jaybird Monument, Richmond, Texas. The free-standing monument with a bird sculpted at top is enclosed by a wrought iron fence. There is landscaping in and around the fenced area of the monument. Two large trees behind the monument provide shade; railroad tracks (crossing sign visible) extend from left vertically. There is a two story stucco building on right. The postcard has a silver border around image. Text on back of post card reads: "Clear View Post Card For Correspon… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

["JayBird Monument, Richmond, Texas"]

Description: Postcard image of the "JayBird Monument, Richmond, Texas" as written in black near bottom left corner of postcard. The free standing cement monument is tall and pointed with an image of a bird at top. The monument has a white iron fence surrounding it. Large Trees to right and left of monument. Two story white stucco building on right, railroad on left with buildings in distance.
Date: [1935..1940]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Deaf Smith Monument in Richmond, Texas]

Description: Postcard image of the Deaf Smith Monument in Richmond, Texas. The free standing monument has a bust image of Smith at top with the following information etched in the stone: "Erastus (Deaf) Smith Born in Washington Dutchess County, New York April 19, 1797 Died in Richmond Fort Bend County, Texas Nov 30, 1837 He Married Guadalupe Ruiz De Duran Who Died In San Antonio May ? 1849. Erected by the State of Texas". Small shrubs in front of monument. Tree and a white wooden building in background. Th… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park
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