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General Granbury Monument

Description: Photograph of a granite monument. A statue of a soldier in uniform stands at the top of the monument. The inscription reads: "Erected by the U.O.C., General Granbury, Chapter, No. 683, In memory of Brigadier General H. B. Granbury and his Valiant Followers. Granbury 1861-1865."
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 32.44268001009455 -97.80250000000001
Partner: UNT Libraries

Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear view

Description: Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear view. The horse is fully visible, but only the top of the man's hat can be seen.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

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

Historic Plaque, Balinger

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque. It reads: "Ballinger originally called Hutchins City. Promoted by Sante Fe Rwy. Named for Judge William Pitt Ballinger (1825-1888), railroad attorney and townsite official. Distinguished Texas Statesman, Veteran of the Mexican War. In the Civil War helped establish defenses of Galveston, served as Confederate receiver of enemy aliens' property, was sent to negotiate peace for Texas. Ballinger is County Seat, and farm-ranch center. INdustries include dairying,… more
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 31.73978398323481 -99.9471561624573
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

Runnels County Courthouse, plaque

Description: "Runnels County Courthouse, constructed here 1888-89, after hotly-contested battle with Runnels City for County Seat. (County had been organized 1880.) Structures stands on one of the largest courthouse squares in Texas - 2 city blocks. Plot set aside prior to town lot sale by Sante Fe Railroad, June 29, 1886. In 1941, extensive remodeling modernized building. Two wings were added and old quarry (South of town on Colorado River) was opened to provide matching stone. Recorded Texas Historic Lan… more
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Runnels County Courthouse

Description: Photograph of Runnels County Courthouse.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

War Memorial, Runnels County

Description: War Memorial, Runnels County. "In memory of those who gave their all" Lists names of those who have died at war.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Concho County Courthouse, historic plaque

Description: Photograph of the historic plaque at Concho County Courthouse. It says: "First permanent courthouse for Concho County. Built in 1886, replacing crude early structure. Architects were the brothers F. E. and Oscar Ruffini who also constructed the first main building at the University of Texas. As F. E. Ruffini lived only long enough to draw plans for this courthouse, his brother completed it. Architecture is 'French Second Empire.' Use of rusticated stone - which came from a quarry only a few m… more
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 31.472979389371186 -99.89226861950215
Partner: UNT Libraries

Concho County Courthouse

Description: Photograph of Concho County Courthouse and surrounding lawn. The courthouse is made of stone and has a red roof. There is a historic marker just outside the iron fence that surrounds the building.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 31.472970848773983 -99.89231868762204
Partner: UNT Libraries

Old Cora Courthouse, Historic Plaque

Description: Old Cora Courthouse. Soon after the creation of Comanche County in 1856, the town of Cora (10 Mi. SE) was platted to serve as the county seat. The courthouse in Cora, typical of many early Texas Courthouses, was a 12'7" x 12'10", one room, squared log structure. It served the county until the seat of government was moved to Comanche in 1859. The "Old Cora" courthouse was incorporated into a house built about 1880 and has been moved several times over the years. It stands as a reminder of the … more
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Brown County Museum of History

Description: Photograph of the Brown County Museum of History, housed in the former Brown County Jail. There is a sign that says "Brown County Museum of History" outside the building. An orange cherry picker and a ladder lead up to a man standing on the roof.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 31.723658009816944 -98.98106200000007
Partner: UNT Libraries

Western Cattle Trail Monument, Coleman County

Description: Monument on Coleman County grounds. "This tablet commemorates The Western Cattle Trail that passed through Coleman in 1867 - 1895. "Up the Trail" Erected by The Capt. WM. Buckner Chapter D.A.R."
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Coleman County Courthouse Bell Memorial

Description: Photograph of the Coleman County Courthouse Bell Memorial. The bell hangs in an open brick structure. There is a plaque on the left brick column, and a place where a plaque was removed on the right side.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 31.83098620985807 -99.42301325
Partner: UNT Libraries

Plaque taken from the Old Stacy Bridge, Coleman & McCulloch County

Description: Plaque taken from the Old Stacy Bridge, Coleman County. "Built by Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Co. Hess and Skinner Agts. Leavenworth Kansas. McCulloch County Judge Harvey Walker, McCulloch County Commissioners Joe Williams, J. J. Armor, J.L. Smith, H. E. McBride, W. S. Dickenson, J. R. Gault, J. P. Sheridan. Coleman County Judge T. J. White, Coleman County Commissioners Jno. R. Havens, S.H. Brown, J. M. Parker, D. T. Chllis. Taken from Old Stacy Bridge 1962."
Date: August 1, 2005
Partner: UNT Libraries
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