In memory of those who died for our freedom James G. Shirley KIA Aug. 13, 1945 • Glenn E. Eggers KIA May 8, 1945 • Ernest A. Herndon KIA Nov. 5, 1944 • Arthur Hodde KIA Feb. 19, 1944 • Richard L. Eggers KIA Dec. 5, 1943 • Maurice Parker KIA Feb. . . . — — Map (db m212396) HM WM
The rice industry did not spread into the coastal plains region west of Houston until the very end of the 19th century. In 1898, Captain William Dunovant (1845-1902), a local plantation owner and entrepreneur, planted 40 acres of rice . . . — — Map (db m30156) HM
Named for lake where in 1821 exploring party of Stephen F. Austin killed an eagle. In 1851 resident Gamaliel Good started a Houston-to-San Antonio Stage line with lakeside headquarters. In 1856, with D. W. C. Harris, Good platted Eagle Lake . . . — — Map (db m30159) HM
Born in Eagle Lake and known as the last of the Black Hat Rangers, Zeno Smith (1902-1972) worked as a cowboy and rancher, and in his family's meat market. In 1935, he became a Texas Ranger, following in the footsteps of his grandfather and older . . . — — Map (db m201977) HM
First German settlement in Colorado County • Founded in 1837 by William Frels who immigrated to Texas in 1834 and fought for independence, 1835-1836 • Proposed site of Hermann University, first institution of higher learning sponsored by . . . — — Map (db m237458) HM
Pioneer, farmer, soldier, and county official Mike Muckleroy was born in Franklin County, Tennessee, and came to Texas in 1840. An early and long-time resident of Colorado County, he came to be affectionately known throughout the area as "Uncle . . . — — Map (db m176234) HM
Pioneer German Catholic immigrants who settled in this area in the early 1830s founded Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church about 1843. The congregation initially attended services held by itinerant priests known as "Saddle Bag" priests, . . . — — Map (db m177068) HM
William Frels came to Texas from Germany in 1834 and joined other pioneers settling here. Frontier pastors such as the Rev. J.C. Ervendberg cared for their religious needs. In 1855 Frels gave sites for a church and cemetery and the Rev. C. Roehm . . . — — Map (db m176231) HM
In 1857, community founder and German native, Capt. Wilhelm Frels, donated 3.9 acres at this site for the establishment of a Lutheran Church and cemetery. Members of the Frels, Becker and Fehrenkamp families, as well as other early settlers, are . . . — — Map (db m176230) HM
Completed on July 17, 1932, as Nelson No. 1 Well, at a depth of 4,052 ft.; was drilled by Coyle-Concord Oil Company owner of 30,000 acres of block leases in area. Many other wells were soon drilled as a result of success here. Site called Garwood . . . — — Map (db m192875) HM
Founded in 1901, the town of Garwood is located on land once occupied by Preston Gilbert, one of Stephen F. Austin's "Old 300" colonists, who acquired the acreage in 1827. In 1896, Marcus Hervy Townsend, Thomas A. Hill, and William Thomas Burford . . . — — Map (db m192871) HM
In Memory of Norman L. Lanier Born March 2, 1925 Killed in Action Oct. 3, 1944 While serving with the 45th Div. 180th Inf. in Southern France — — Map (db m192873) WM
In Memory of Sgt. William Foster Born June 11, 1917 Killed in Action Nov. 14, 1943 While Serving With the 310 Bomb Group, 47 Wing in North Africa — — Map (db m192872) WM
Before the railroad came to Colorado County, this area was the origin of several cattle drives to northern markets. Early settlers in the region were area gravel industry pioneer J.N.Mahon; John Turnbough, a contractor who came in 1877; rancher . . . — — Map (db m178910) HM
This congregation grew out of a community church that began meeting in the railroad town of Glidden as early as 1895. In 1906 the Glidden Missionary Baptist Church in Christ was formally organized. Members of the church called their first pastor, . . . — — Map (db m178906) HM
The Olive Branch Baptist Church was established in the 1860s. Charter members were Jeff Collier, Jim Shepherd, John Turbin, Jack Johnson, and Gus, Elizah, and Jim Smallwood. Begun several miles west of this site, the church moved here in 1896. The . . . — — Map (db m178905) HM
Colorado County Historic School Site
This was the location of
Rocky Chapel
1895 - 1955
One of the early schools in Colorado County which served the people of this area. This plaque commemorating the historic school was donated . . . — — Map (db m178880) HM
As early as the 1830s German immigrants had begun to settle in the general vicinity of Cat Spring. They were soon joined by others who preferred this region to the various sites that had been designated for formal colonization efforts. With the . . . — — Map (db m195888) HM
Rt. Rev. C.E. Byrne D.D.
Rev. F.J. Klass (Adm. Pastor) Parish Organized 1850's
Historical Sketch
In the early 1850's Very Rev. Victor Goury and Rev's. Charles Tarrillion, John Barlemann ministered to the faithful in these parts. These . . . — — Map (db m195917) HM
Located on land once included in Stephen F. Austin's colony, the community of Nada was first settled in the 1880s by German and Czech immigrants. John William Schoellmann brought his family here from nearby Frelsburg in 1881. He built the area's . . . — — Map (db m192880) HM
The post office in Nada was established in 1894 when William J. Engbrock, Jr., was appointed the first postmaster. The post office was located in the general store owned by his father, William Engbrock, Sr., until 1898.
Subsequent locations of . . . — — Map (db m192876) HM
Clear Creek Community formed in the 1850s near the route of the “Old Gonzales Road,” which ran from San Felipe though Columbus, Oakland and Gonzales on to San Antonio. A church organized in Clear Creek in the 1850s. In 1860, Edward M. Glenn . . . — — Map (db m206221) HM
Originally known as Prairie Point, a town was platted at this site in 1856 by A.C. Hereford. A native of Virginia, Hereford was a veteran of the Mexican War who had arrived in this area in the early 1850s.
Located on part of the original James . . . — — Map (db m206223) HM
Founded in 1882, the Oakland Normal School provided professional training for black school teachers for three decades. G.R. Townsend served as first principal, but for most of the school's existence it was directed by Robert L. Smith, a respected . . . — — Map (db m206222) HM
Born in New York. Moved to Texas 1829. Settled in Stephen F. Austin's second colony in 1832. In Texas Revolution, fought at Battle of San Jacinto in 1836. Helped lay out town of Houston same year. At 24 became first Commissioner of Texas General . . . — — Map (db m163183) HM
Site of 1820 trading post of Jesse Burnam. His ferry on the Colorado River helped Gen. Sam Houston reach San Jacinto, 1836. To cut off Santa Anna, Houston then burned post and ferry.
Town started in 1850s was named for Osage Orange trees. . . . — — Map (db m61298) HM
Established as a Mission in 1888, by Father Edward Brucklin, who became first resident priest in 1892. An earlier frame structure was replaced by this stately sanctuary in 1913, under direction of Father Joseph Szymanski (1873-1948), who served . . . — — Map (db m163173) HM
John T. Holman (1818-1900), who came from Virginia to Texas in 1837, built this house about 1875. Married three times, he had 18 children and made fortunes in cattle and cotton. Heirs sold the house in 1901 to John Banse, who sold (1907) to Anton . . . — — Map (db m163179) HM
This land - once part of first Anglo-American colony in Texas - grew into a townsite in 1873 with coming of the Galveston, Harrisburg, & San Antonio rail line. D.W. Jackson donated half of land for town, which was named for Weimar, Germany. Post . . . — — Map (db m163174) HM
The Rev. G. Geiger organized this congregation on June 2, 1886, with a membership of six families. The church serves two communities, Content and New Bielau, located within one mile of each other. In 1888 the members constructed this church building . . . — — Map (db m206219) HM
On February 28, 1877, Masonic Lodge No. 423 of Weimar, which had been established two years before, purchased two acres for the creation of a lodge cemetery. The property was purchased from D.W. Jackson, who had sold two adjacent acres in 1875 to . . . — — Map (db m163180) HM
The Weimar Masonic Lodge No. 423 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons began in Weimar in 1874. The lodge took members of the community and made them better men through the belief in brotherhood and immortality of the soul. Brother J.M. Cummins was . . . — — Map (db m163171) HM
Weimar was founded in 1873 when T.W. Peirce, president of the Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railroad, built a depot here on property of D.W. Jackson (1829-1904). Peirce and Jackson shared the profits from sale of town lots. Before the coming . . . — — Map (db m163172) HM
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