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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HFS_cotton-production-in-runnels-county_Goldsboro-TX.html
In 1884, when most of Runnels County was range for livestock, R.F. Counts (1838-1892) planted an experimental cotton field near this site. His success encouraged other area farmers, who raised 88 bales in 1888. First cotton gin in the nearby town …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H9D_blue-gap-post-office_Winters-TX.html
Named for Gap in Table Mountain. Established Feb. 14, 1878; post office transferred in 1882 to the town of Content 2 miles north. The one-room structure has hand-hewn cedar rafters, cedar shingle roof, and walls of roughly-hewn oak logs. Also serv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DE1_pickettville_Ballinger-TX.html
County's first permanent settlement. Founded 1862 by Wm. Guest and Richard Coffey families, and R. K. and Henry Wylie. They built Picket houses and resided here 4 years. They also erected Picket corrals, later used by trail drivers John and Joseph…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DE0_runnels-county_Ballinger-TX.html
Formed from Bexar and TravisCountiesCreated February 1, 1858Organized February 16, 1880Named in honor ofHiram G. Runnels1796 - 1857Lawyer and Governor of MississippiMember of the Texas LegislatureCounty Seat, Runnels City, 1880Ballinger, since 1888
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DCO_runnels-county-courthouse_Ballinger-TX.html
Constructed here, 1888-89, after hotly contested battle with Runnels City for county seat. (County had been organized 1880.)
Structure stands on one of largest courthouse squares in Texas — 2 city blocks. Plot set aside prior to townlot s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DCN_runnels-county-veterans-memorial_Ballinger-TX.html
This memorial monument area is dedicated this date, Nov. 11, 1994, to the men and women of Runnels County who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America, especially to those who so gallantly gave their lives to make this a free nat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DCM_company-c-142nd-infantry-regiment-36th-division_Ballinger-TX.html
Dedicated to the memory ofthe men who served inCompany C, 142nd Infantry Regiment36th Division Texas National Guard
Especially to those who gallantlysacrificed their lives forthis great country
November 9, 1983
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DCL_war-on-terror-memorial_Ballinger-TX.html
Dedicated tothe men and womenwho served duringthe War on Terror.9/11/01 -
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DCK_carnegie-library-building_Ballinger-TX.html
This native limestone library was built in 1909-11 with funds from New York industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Local banker Jo Wilmeth donated the land and the Rev. J. D. Leslie, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, served as th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CZ7_winters-public-library_Winters-TX.html
Founded on January 4, 1954by Miss Myra GloverDedicated on October 13, 1963Because she has given so generously of herself for the benefit of all,the Citizens of Winters, Texas,dedicate this library to Miss Myra GloverThe building was made possible …