On Texas Ranger Trail at North Interstate 35 Frontage Road, on the right when traveling north on Texas Ranger Trail.
Within sight of this spot March 1, 1849, occurred the first sale of town lots at Waco Village, former home of Waco Indians. Shapley P. Ross, first settler started Brazos Ferry in 1850. McLennan County was created same year, named for Neil . . . — — Map (db m177986) HM
Oldest organization in continuous existence in Waco. Chartered Jan. 23, 1852, as Bosque Lodge, had name change in 1856. Texas Governors Richard Coke (1874-76), L. S. ("Sul") Ross (1887-91), and Pat M. Neff (1921-25) were members of this lodge, . . . — — Map (db m209996) HM
Near University Parks Drive east of Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Erected by
Henry Downs Chapter
Daughters of
The American Revolution
1849 - May 5 - 1917
Reclaiming the Waco Spring
Famed in Local Tradition
As the Camp Grounds
Of the Waco Indians
And the first crossing
Of the Brazos . . . — — Map (db m94686) HM
Near North University Parks Drive, 0.1 miles north of Franklin Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The first bridge across the Brazos River
Opened January 7, 1870 as a private toll bridge and at that time the longest (475 ft.) single span suspension bridge in the world
Bought by McLennan County in 1889 and made a public free thoroughfare . . . — — Map (db m198748) HM
On Austin Avenue at North 8th Street, on the left when traveling west on Austin Avenue.
Originally a two-story dark brick building with classical detailing, this theatre opened in 1914 as the Hippodrome. Managed by a group of Waco businessmen headed by T. P. Finnegan, it was used for silent movies, traveling Vaudeville shows, and a . . . — — Map (db m203365) HM
On South 5th Street at Clay Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South 5th Street.
In 1861, Dr. Rufus C. Burleson (1823-1901) resigned as president of Baylor University (then located at Independence) to become head of the Waco Classical School, which had been founded in 1856 as the Trinity River Male High School by the Rev. . . . — — Map (db m203723) HM
On Washington Avenue, 0.1 miles south of North M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, on the left when traveling south.
East 100 Washington Built in 1901
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m203721) WM
On Turner Street at Tyler Street, on the right when traveling west on Turner Street.
Originally founded in 1902 as the East Side Mission by Reverend B.J. Goff, the Wesley United Methodist Church has served Waco for more than 100 years. In the beginning, the congregation met in a storefront and in the old county school building . . . — — Map (db m177831) HM
Near North University Parks Drive near Cameron Park Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In 1910, the family of William Cameron donated land and funds to honor the prominent lumber businessman and civic leader who died in 1899. The original 125 acre public park included the popular Proctor Springs area on the west bank of the Brazos . . . — — Map (db m201901) HM
Near Texas Ranger Trail at North Interstate 35 Frontage Road.
A native of Virginia, William McKendree Lambdin was the son of a Methodist minister. In 1834, he married Phebe G. Lamb, and after her death in 1849 he married Susan A. Thompson (1830-1910) in 1855. Two years later, the Lambdins moved to Texas and . . . — — Map (db m178015) HM
On Webster Avenue at South 6th Street on Webster Avenue.
Originally part of the Brazos Valley Cotton Oil Company property, records indicate this corner building is over 100 years old. After the closure of the mill, this building was briefly transformed into a flower shop, where Chip often bought flowers . . . — — Map (db m233631) HM
The old church was constructed using elements preserved from an abandoned church across town. The original church, built in 1894 as Second Presbyterian Church, was one of Waco's oldest buildings. The church eventually closed and sat vacant for over . . . — — Map (db m233629) HM
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