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594 C.C. Abney House 402 South Broad Street, Lampasas Built in 1883 by P. M. Hargraves. Methodist parsonage, 1913-27. Construction featured beaded wainscoting and carved beveled glass. Recorded Texas ... 599 C.S.A. Salt Works on US 190 (north side of highway), 1/2 mile west of junction of 190 and Highway 183. Marker reported vandalized May 2017. West of here, on the Colorado. Brine springs used by Indians as infirmary or health resort. Increased operations in Civil War to make Army supply, ... 779 Centenary College and St. Dominic's Villa at NE corner of intersection of Highway 281 and Highway 183, N. city limit, Lampasas Centenary College Preparatory School, Lampasas' first coeducational college, was founded 1883 by the local Methodist Episcopal Church, on the centennial ... 793 Central Christian Church of Lampasas NE corner of Chestnut and Third Street, Lampasas This Disciples of Christ congregation was organized as early as 1879. V. R. Stapp served as the first full-time pastor. In 1905, this church building ... 797 Chadwick's Mill from Lometa, take Highway 190 about 9 miles west (east side of Colorado River Bridge) (Site three miles north) Famous pioneer sawmill, flour mill, and cotton gin. Built 1874 by Henry A. Chadwick and son Milam. A sturdy oak dam across ... 913 Clear Creek Baptist Church from Kempner take US 190 east abut 5 miles - then go south abut 1.25 mile on RR 2657 According to oral tradition, this congregation was organized in 1872 as the Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church by six families who resided in ... 1048 Cook Cemetery corner of S. Western and Highway 190 E., Lampasas This cemetery, Lampasas' oldest, was established as a pioneer community graveyard in the mid-1850s. The first marked burial here was that of Rebecca ...

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1646 First Baptist Church of Lampasas SW corner Key Ave. (US 190) and W. 3rd St. Marker faces W. 3rd St. near entrance. Originally known as Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, this congregation was organized in 1856, the same year the town and county of Lampasas were created. ... 18071 First Presbyterian Church 16 1/2 feet south of the main sidewalk leading up to the Church and 4 feet east of the regular sidewalk on Chestnut Street. The First Presbyterian Church in Lampasas originated from Presbyterian missionaries in 1877. The congregation was officially organized on October ... 1858 First Public School in Lampasas Boys and Girls Club of Lampasas, N. Main St., E side between E. Ave. A and E. North Ave, on stone base with bell and cornerstone near entrance. The 1895 school (a few feet southeast) was demolished and the marker was moved here. Erected 1895 to replace rented sites and aid in raising standards. In constant use. (1965) 1873 First State Meeting of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Lampasas County Courthouse Square, Western and 2nd, Lampasas On April 20, 1892, thirteen members of the Daughters of the Lone Star Republic met in joint session with the Texas Veterans Association in Lampasas. ... 1891 First United Methodist Church of Lampasas corner of US 190 and Alexander Street, Lampasas Methodists in Lampasas were holding church services as early as 1866. The Rev. William F. Cummins is the first known pastor to have served the Methodist ... 14849 Flood, The 1957 W.M. Brook park, US 190 E of US 281 The 1957 Flood The area around Lampasas drains to the Sulphur Creek basin, and the stream flows across the town from the southwestern edge to the ...

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2353 Hancock Springs Hancock Park, S. jct. of 190 and 281 on Sulphur Creek in north end of parking lot, Lampasas First white settlers in 1850's found Indians using curative waters here. Town was quickly developed around the springs. Stage and freight routes ... 15389 Hancock Springs Bathhouse Hancock Park Hancock Springs Bathhouse. Pioneer settlers began establishing homes near Lampasas Springs and Sulphur Creek in the 1850s. During the middle 19th ... 2363 Hanna Springs Courthouse Square, 3rd Street, Lampasas Famous health spa and resort of early Lampasas. These sulphur springs were first exploited by John Hanna, member of a locally prominent family. Hundreds ... 12016 Hanna Springs Hanna Springs Park, bounded by Live Oak St, Hackberry St., 2nd St, and Burleson St., Lampasas "Hopping John" Burleson received a headright Grant for 1280 acres of land, including this site, in 1838. He first viewed the bubbling springs in ... 2398 Hart House 511 Western Avenue, Lampasas Built soon after Civil War. At first was 2-room, 2-story stagecoach stand and hotel. During 1870's was enlarged twice, to board visitors of the local ... 12017 Horrell-Higgins Feud Lampasas County Courthouse (west side) The Horrell and Higgins families were among the early settlers of Lampasas County. Tom, Mart, Merritt and Sam Horrell were accused of many crimes, ... 13999 Hostess House 1600 South Highway 281 Mineral springs such as nearby Hancock Springs flow into Sulphur Creek, providing Lampasas with waters for recreation and health. The Hancock Springs ... 2594 Hughes' Springs 190 East, Just east of Lampasas limits One of the Lampasas sulphur springs named in honor of first settler in this vicinity in 1853, Moses Hughes, whose wife regained health through its ... 2595 Huling Cottage 205 Second Street, Lampasas Built 1860-1872. Native limestone and cedar. New England colonial architecture. Bought 1872 for $3,000 in gold by Mrs. Elizabeth Bullock Smith Huling, ...

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22741 Lampasas City Hall 302 E. Third St. marker pending 15734 Lampasas Colored School 514 College Street The oldest public school building in Lampasas is also a reminder of the era of segregated education. This was the site of a schoolhouse for African ... 3022 Lampasas County Lampasas County Courthouse grounds Formed from Travis and Bell counties; created February 1, 1856; organized March 10, 1856; The name Lampazos, first given to the river by the Spaniards, ... 12795 Lampasas County Courthouse Courthouse square, Live Oak St. Lampasas County Courthouse After the Texas Legislature created Lampasas County in 1856, official business of the county was conducted from a variety ... 3023 Lampasas County Courthouse Site Courthouse Square, Western and 3rd, Lampasas -- 6023 Lampasas County Jail In front of new jail, corner (southwest) of Live Oak Street and 4th Street, Lampasas County jail, built 1883 of native stone with Romanesque trim. Later stuccoed. Supports of interior scaffold remain. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, ... 3025 Lampasas County, C.S.A. Courthouse Square, Western & 3rd, Lampasas Organized 1856; had 1028 people in 1860; favored secession by 85 to 75 vote in 1861. Sent 2 units to serve in Texas State Troops, 2nd Frontier District; ... 14485 Lampasas Public Library Lampasas 3027 Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department 408 S. Main Street, Lampasas Beginning with two hose-reel companies and one hook and ladder company in late 1880's this department has been constantly on call. Has fought many ... 3064 Lee Straley House from Adamsville, take Highway 281 north about 3 miles, house is on east side of road -- 3098 Little Hotel NW corner of S. Western Ave. and E. 2nd St. on private property After the nearby Gracy (now Keystone) Hotel was completed in 1870, it was decided to use the leftover stone for the construction of a "Little Hotel." ... 16868 Lometa 100 East San Saba & State Highway 183 In 1885, the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway (GC&SF) extended its tracks northwest from Temple. For its first station west of Lampasas, a site ... 3121 Long Cove Baptist Church From Lometa, N 7 mi. on FM 2942, then W 0.6 mi. on CR 2664 The organizational meeting for the Long Cove Baptist Church was held on February 22, 1876, by The Rev. Noah T. Byars, a prominent early Texas Baptist ... 16148 Long Cove Cemetery From Lometa, N 7 mi. on FM 2942, then W 0.6 mi. on CR 2664 HTC medallion only 16372 Long Meadows Cemetery Take Hwy 580 E. from Hwy. 183 N. Left on CR 3430. Cross Lucy Creek to Hal Harton's property at 6065 CR3430. Veer left after passing Harton property, and turn left through gate before reaching Groves Cemetery PLEASANT C. COX, WHO PATENTED THIS LAND, FIRST VISITED THE AREA IN THE 1830s. HE AND HIS WIFE, MARTHA JANE (BYBEE), CAME TO TEXAS BY WAGON TRAIN ...

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4466 Saint Mary's Catholic Church 701 W. Key Street, Lampasas Catholics in this area organized services in 1880 at a chapel on William Mark Wittenburg's ranch (about 23 mi. NW). In 1885 they built a church on ... 4575 Santa Fe Depot, 1904 NE corner S. Live Oak and E. 2nd streets. Markers face E. 2nd Street. 1904. Early-day center for news and social life. Replaced mule car from old depot to city square. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 Supplemental ... 4603 Scholten Railroad west side US 183, between Cherry Street and US 190 (Owned by the "Scholten Brothers Cedar Company") A 25-mile narrow-gauge railroad that operated about 1912-1920 from Lometa to San Saba County. Constructed ... 13509 School Creek Baptist Church NE of Lampasas on CR 3420, W of intersection with FM 2527 Named for a nearby stream, this church organized in 1879 and held its first worship service on November 2 of that year. A small schoolhouse close ... 4640 Senterfitt Cemetery from Lometa, take FM 381 SW about 2.5 miles Pioneer Reuben S. Senterfitt came to this area in the 1860s. A town named for him gradually built up and at its peak boasted hotels, mills, stores, ... 4651 Shade Denson House From Lampasas take 190 east about 1 mile, then go north on CR 7 about 1.3 mile. House is on south side of road just past Sparks Crossing. (MARKER REPORTED MISSING 6/23/2009) Built in Civil War era by Shadrick T. Denson, soldier of Forney's Brigade in the Confederate Army. Builder was Lampasas County sheriff, 1870-74, ... 13033 Site of Abney Plunge NW cor. Chestnut Street at Avenue B In 1902, local businessmen hired the American Drilling Co. to dtill for oil at this site on W.B. Abney's property. Early the next year, the crew ... 13200 Site of Lometa Reservoir 1.5 mi. NW of Lometa on US 183, approx 3000 ft NE of old Lometa dam location Remains of facilities at the site of Lometa Reservoir (Santa Fe Lake) are evidence of the role the Santa Fe Railway Co. played in area development. ... 4855 Site of Old Opera House City Hall, Third Street, Lampasas (1883-1894) Typical of the efforts of early communities to bring culture to the frontier, the Elks Opera House was also the scene of traveling theatricals, ... 4864 Site of Old Town of Senterfitt from Lometa, take FM 581 southwest about 3.25 miles The town was named for Reuben S. Senterfitt, the Cattle King in this area in 1850s. The post office was established at an early stage stand in 1877. ... 15577 Site of Park Hotel east side of Spring Street, south of 6th Street, at entrance to Gavin Garrett soccer fields The year 1882 ushered in an era of prosperity for Lampasas, as the city became the western terminus for the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe line out of ... 23317 Smith Cemetery CR 4700 THE BROWNING COMMUNITY DEVELOPED IN THE 1870s ALONG THE OLD BELTON ROAD WHICH SERVED AS A TRANSPORTATION, COMMERCE AND MAIL ROUTE. JOHN R. BROWNING, ... 23688 Smith Cemetery at School Creek marker pending marker pending 4467 St. Mary's Episcopal Church SE corner 4th and Chestnut streets Built 1884 of native limestone. Oldest church in area still in use. Modeled after Gothic church in Rugby, England, birthplace of W. T. Campbell, ... 16149 Stanley Chapel Cemetery 22736 Straley Cemetery marker pending marker pending