Stephenville in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Shapard Street
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 6, 2026
1. Shapard Street Marker
In 1889, James D. Berry (1820-1905) sold his stately home on Washington Street to Stephenville First National Bank President Charles J. Shapard (1857-1924). Shapard began to subdivide the property, which included two new streets, First and Second. First Street later became known as Shapard Street. In 1929, the city began paving many of the town's dirt streets with bricks from the Thurber Construction Company. Over the years, some were covered with asphalt. When the brick streets were reconstructed in the 2000s, the bricks were salvaged and stockpiled. Since then, Shapard street was paved using the Thurber bricks in coordination with Tarleton State University volunteers.
(2nd Plaque)
On Mar. 22, 2018, more than 100 Tarleton State University students from the Texan Corps of Cadets and football team worked alongside City of Stephenville workers to lay, by hand, the Thurber bricks used to pave Shapard Street. The work culminated an effort led by cadets to clean the bricks for reuse.
Erected 2019 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 22540.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 22, 2018.
Location. 32° 13.407′ N, 98° 11.909′ W. Marker is in Stephenville, Texas, in Erath County. It is on North Shapard Street north of E Washington Street (Business U.S. 377), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 198 N Shapard St, Stephenville TX 76401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stephenville Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Center Grove Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Jones Cabin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carriage House (about 300 feet away); Dog Trot Cabin (about 300 feet away); Cowan Cabin (about 300 feet away); Walker Cabin (about 300 feet away); Byram Corn Crib (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stephenville.
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 6, 2026
2. Shapard Street Marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 6, 2026
3. Shapard Street Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
