Due to abundant timber and a salt dome that had the area’s only dependable spring, Acadians obtained lands near Erath c. 1781. Thus the first southern prairie Acadian settlement was established. It was known as “The Spring.” — — Map (db m101648) HM
First Lt. Brandon Dronet is our American Hero who selflessly made the ultimate sacrifice for Justice and Freedom while fighting for his country
in the War On Terrorism, Operation Enduring Freedom, Horn of Africa. Presentation of Decorations Naval . . . — — Map (db m224458) HM WM
Army E-4 A Co. 2/18 Infantry 1st Infantry Division Private Vice is our American Hero who selflessly made the ultimate sacrifice for Justice and Freedom while fighting for his country in Vietnam. Presentation of Decorations Ribbon - Vietnam . . . — — Map (db m224482) HM WM
"In the wake of tragedy,
In the wake of a storm,
In the wake of disaster,
A small town mourns."
On this site, the old City Hall and a 125' water tower once stood.
On October 3, 1964, during Hurricane Hilda, the water tower twisted
and . . . — — Map (db m224428) HM
Donated by
The Erath Sugar Co.
Erath Sugar Refinery was built in the year 1910.
In the year 1914 the Earth Sugar Company, LTD.
acquired this bell from the Rose Hill refinery
and was used to summon canefield workers.
Dedicated to the . . . — — Map (db m101649) HM
