Granbury in Hood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Aston-Landers Building

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

1. Aston-Landers Building Marker

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Erected 1893 as a saloon by Andy Aston and George Landers; of native stone, with patented iron front. Here occurred a 1901 duel that badly injured a non-participating horseman on the square. Crusader Carrie Nation visited Granbury in 1905, and in 1906 voters outlawed liquor. Afterward Aston had his buggy and harness shop in the building, employing fine leather craftsmen Charlie Maxwell and Wilkes McCuen. Later the building housed shops of many kinds.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974

Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 222.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 32° 26.594′ N, 97° 47.217′ W. Marker is in Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. Marker is on East Bridge Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 East Bridge Street, Granbury TX 76048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Fair (here, next to this marker); The Glenn Brothers' Building (a few steps from this marker); Hardware and Tin Shop

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Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

2. Aston-Landers Building

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(a few steps from this marker); J. F. and J. Nutt Building (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Schultz Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Hood County Jailhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Baker-Doyle Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granbury.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Kingwood, Texas. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Kingwood, Texas.