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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZII_smiths-station_Albany-TX.html
From 1858 until the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, a station of the Butterfield Overland Mail route was located here. Despite a brief existence, it was an important stop on the early stage line that reached from Missouri to California. Stages …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZIH_the-cable-tool-oil-field_Albany-TX.html
The first cable tool oil field drilling rig was introduced in Texas in 1866. A cable tool rig consisted of a steel drilling cable with a bit suspended at the end. The bit would be dropped into a hole, and the impact would break up the ground. A ba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZIG_cold-war-hardline-communications-pit_Albany-TX.html
In 1961, Dyess Air Force Base, of Abilene, Texas, was one of six United States Air Force bases selected to host the Atlas F Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system. Twelve launch sites, complete with launch control centers and silos, were…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1X0I_fort-griffin-lodge-hall-historical_Throckmorton-TX.html
On site acquired Aug. 18, 1877, for Fort Griffin Lodge No. 489., A.F.&A.M., chartered on Dec. 14, 1878. Stone was quarried nearby on Collins Creek. Volunteers built hall. School, civic affairs, church services of many denominations were held downs…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1X0H_civilian-conservation-corps-at-fort-griffin-historical_Throckmorton-TX.html
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) operated nationwide between 1933 and 1942 to conserve natural resources and to provide work for young men during the Great Depression. The Federal program provided employment for 2.5 million young men working …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1X0G_russell-young-gilbert-historical_Albany-TX.html
In Memory of
Russell Young Gilbert
Nov. 7, 1841
Oct. 30, 1870
Served under Gen. Sul Ross
In Belknap Rangers 1862-1866
Government scout out of
Fort Griffin 1867-1870
Erected by his son
J.R. Gilbert
1954
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1X01_fort-griffin-historical_Throckmorton-TX.html
Established by Brevet Colonel Sturgis acting under orders of Lieutenant General Charles Griffin, Commander Sixth U.S. Cavalry and Commander Frontier Area, for whom named. Headquarters of Companies A, F, & G, 11th Infantry and two companies 4th Cav…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SJX_big-country-baptist-assembly_Lueders-TX.html
Modern Christian camping records go back to the late 1700s, but the focus on camping for youth started in west Texas in 1898 on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River. The Baptist Young People's Union of Haskell, Albany, Anson and Abilene met here for…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RSZ_the-h-c-jacobs-house_Albany-TX.html
First permanent home in Albany. Built 1875 of stone from nearby deposits by Henry Carter Jacobs (1842-94), an organizer and the first sheriff of Shackelford County. A Kentuckian, Civil War veteran, and surveyor, Jacobs platted town of Albany, dona…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RSY_rye-caperton-house_Albany-TX.html
Built in 1874, and used as an office building, this structure was moved here in 1879 from Fort Griffin. Owner Edgar Rye was a newspaper publisher, cartoonist, and held numerous elective offices. Rye sold the building in 1896 to Anna F. Caperton, w…