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Clickable Map of Erath County, Texas and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Erath County, TX (104) Bosque County, TX (41) Comanche County, TX (71) Eastland County, TX (53) Hamilton County, TX (39) Hood County, TX (57) Palo Pinto County, TX (41) Somervell County, TX (46)  ErathCounty(104) Erath County (104)  BosqueCounty(41) Bosque County (41)  ComancheCounty(71) Comanche County (71)  EastlandCounty(53) Eastland County (53)  HamiltonCounty(39) Hamilton County (39)  HoodCounty(57) Hood County (57)  PaloPintoCounty(41) Palo Pinto County (41)  SomervellCounty(46) Somervell County (46)
Stephenville is the county seat for Erath County
Dublin is in Erath County
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1 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — 17598 — Cow Creek Cemetery —
On County Road 528 0.6 miles south of Farm to Market Road 2156.
In 1871, Jesse Van donated land for a community cemetery for Cow Creek residents. The community included a school and the Cow Creek Methodist and Live Oak Baptist Churches. The first recorded burial was on March 15, 1874 for the infant daughter of . . . — — Map (db m310223) HM
2 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — 1144 — D. L. Harris House —
On North Patrick Street (Farm to Market Road 219) north of E Travis Street, on the left when traveling north.
This residence was constructed in 1901 by D. L. Harris, a partner in a Dublin mercantile store, and his wife Claire (Jackson) Harris. The home's design reflects a mixture of architectural styles that were popular at the turn of the century. Notable . . . — — Map (db m310197) HM
3 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — Dr. Harlan L. Raley —
On North Grafton Street north of East Blackjack Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dr. Raley bought this dental practice from Dr. Henry Potts in 1951. He practiced dentistry and orthodontics at this location until 2021, when he sold the practice to Dr. Thomas Carroll. Dr. Raley, a Clyde native, grew to love Dublin when his father, . . . — — Map (db m246146) HM
4 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — Dr Pepper Texas — Pop. 1024 —
On East Elm Street 0.1 miles east of South Patrick Street (U.S. 377).
Site of the oldest Dr Pepper bottling plant in the world! Established 1891. — — Map (db m12238) HM
5 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — 15878 — Dublin Dr Pepper Bottling Company —
On Elm Street east of Patrick Street (U.S. 67/377), on the right when traveling east.
Sam Houston Prim (1863-1946) arrived in Dublin in 1891 with $680 worth of bottling equipment, purchasing property at the southeast corner of Patrick and Elm Streets to house his bottling works. Prim bottled Dr Pepper, along with other products, . . . — — Map (db m72315) HM
6 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — 13548 — Dublin National Bank —
On Patrick Street (U.S. 67/377) at Elm, on the right when traveling south on Patrick Street.
In 1893, John G. Harris, a former railroad president, joined with three other businessmen to establish Dublin National Bank. The bank opened on the heels of the incorporation of the town of Dublin in 1889. Dublin experienced considerable growth . . . — — Map (db m72323) HM
7 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — 17179 — Dublin Rodeo —
On West Blackjack Street at North Park Stareet, on the right when traveling west on West Blackjack Street.
In 1936, Everett Colburn, an arena director for the Madison Square Garden Rodeo, purchased interest in a rodeo company and settled in Erath County on the Lightning C Ranch. The first "World's Championship Rodeo" in Dublin was held at city park in . . . — — Map (db m246148) HM
8 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — 1341 — Early Commercial Building —
On East Blackjack Street at South Grafton Street, on the right when traveling east on East Blackjack Street.
Constructed of wood about 1880 by Joseph E. Bishop, son-in-law of A.H. and Sarah Jane Dobkins, founders of Dublin. Veneered 1895 with native stone, and remodeled 1943, 1965. Colorful, important occupants have included banks, medical clinics, a . . . — — Map (db m290721) HM
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9 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — AQHHMP#30 — First National Cutting Horse Association-Sanctioned Cutting — American Quarter Horse Historical Marker —
On West Blackjack Street at North Park Street, on the right when traveling west on West Blackjack Street.
The first National Cutting Horse Association-sanctioned contest was held in Dublin, Texas, on September 10, 1946. Twenty-one contestants each paid a $10 entry fee while NCHA offered $200 in added money. Riding his American Quarter Horse Snooks, . . . — — Map (db m246151) HM
10 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — 2099 — The Gallagher House —
On North Grafton Street at E Sheridan Street, on the right when traveling north on North Grafton Street.
This Victorian residence was built in 1895 for W. T. Leggett, manager of the Dublin Music Company. The two-story Classical Revival porch was added to the east side of the house in 1907 during the ownership of J. H. Wilder. In 1914 the property was . . . — — Map (db m310199) HM
11 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — 17518 — Hogan Blacksmith Shop —
On East Elm Street at S Camden Street, on the left when traveling east on East Elm Street.
William Alexander Hogan, a former C.S.A. Cavalry Blacksmith, brought his family from Mississippi to Dublin after 1870. With railroads drawing cattle ranchers and cotton farmers in growing numbers, William opened a blacksmith shop on Elm Street. His . . . — — Map (db m264215) HM
12 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — The Hogan Blacksmith Shop —
On East Elm Street at S Camden Street, on the left when traveling east on East Elm Street.
Famous golfer Ben Hogan spent his early years in Dublin, Texas, often at the side of his father and grandfather at the family-owned Hogan Blacksmith Shop at this location. The tools of blacksmithing were toys to the young Hogan who would later use . . . — — Map (db m264223) HM
13 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — Honoring Veterans —
On County Road 351 0.2 miles south of County Road 380, on the left when traveling west.
*E.S. Howell • T.J. Holland • J.W. Sanders • J.L. Howell • John M. Whitfield • S.W. Stewart • Jerry M. Castleberry • G.W. Lancaster • G.W. Morris • Andrew Widener • *Noel E. Shoup • Sylvester L. Whitfield • William G. Forson • John B. . . . — — Map (db m246081) WM
14 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — 18518 — Kiker's Gin —
On County Road 381 south of County Road 242, on the left when traveling north.
In 1873, several families, including the Cannons, Howells, Kikers, Mayfields, Strongs and Whitfields, came to the Green's Creek community. John M. Kiker arrived from Alabama with his wife, Serena Rhonda (Howell), and their eight children. They first . . . — — Map (db m246142) HM
15 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — The Little Church on Grafton —
On North Grafton Street at East Sheridan Street, on the right when traveling south on North Grafton Street.
This church building originally existed as a Methodist Church in 1890. Later, in 1901, it was occupied as a Presbyterian Church. The original bell in the belfry belonged first to the Presbyterians, then the Baptists, and lastly to the Catholics. It . . . — — Map (db m246145) HM
16 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — 14669 — Lt. Col. George A. Davis, Jr. —
On West Blackjack Street west of North Park Street, on the right when traveling west.
One of six sons who served in the military, George A. Davis, Jr. was born in Dublin in 1920 tο Pearl (Love) and George Davis. He enlisted as an aviation cadet at Lubbock in Mar. 1942. Davis was among the first P-47 Thunderbolt pilots, flying . . . — — Map (db m246265) HM
17 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — 3722 — Old Dublin Memorial Park Cemetery —
On County Road 322 0.2 miles south of Farm to Market Road 219, on the right when traveling south.
The earliest use of this burial ground was in 1864 at the death of Ellen, daughter of J.H Keith. William ("Big Bill") Keith donated this memorial to his Aunt Ellen with the understanding that it would be used for free public interments. It was . . . — — Map (db m264221) HM
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18 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — 3968 — Pecan Cemetery —
On Farm to Market Road 219 at Farm to Market Road 291, on the left when traveling west on Route 219.
The Pecan Cemetery traces its history to 1880. The oldest marked grave is that of Horace F. Adams (October 19-November 14, 1880), son of Isaac (1842-1931) and Mary (1855-1915) Adams, who are also buried in the historic graveyard. A memorial marker . . . — — Map (db m84179) HM
19 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — 3969 — Pecan Cemetery Tabernacle —
On County Route 291 0.9 miles south of Farm to Market Road 219, on the right when traveling south.
In 1884 J. W. McKenzie deeded 3.5 acres of land for church and cemetery purposes in the Purves Community. A portion of the donated land has been used as a burial ground since 1880. The Friendship Baptist Church disbanded in 1915 after serving the . . . — — Map (db m84289) HM
20 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — Pioneer Turnbow-Barbee Log Cabin —
On South Park Street at West Blackjack Street (Farm to Market Road 6), on the right when traveling south on South Park Street.
Built in 1855 by Chesley Turnbow 4 mi. SE of Dublin. Later was home of the Barbee family. Cabin was torn down and logs moved to site in 1974 by Don Stone and W.T. Culpepper. Cabin restored 1977-78 with Lincoln style fireplace and old well by Lee . . . — — Map (db m246162) HM
21 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — 4360 — Round Grove Baptist Church —
On County Road 354 0.6 miles south of County Road 352, on the right when traveling south.
First church in western Erath County. Organized by the Rev. R. D. Ross in 1871 with 16 charter members. Had first Sunday school reported in county, 1872. Original church of logs and rough native lumber was built on site given by Ross family; . . . — — Map (db m310219) HM
22 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — 5560 — Trinity Episcopal Church —
On North Patrick Street (Farm to Market Road 219) at East Harris Street, on the left when traveling south on North Patrick Street.
Bishop A.C. Garrett preached in Dublin 1881; in 1884 organized Trinity when he found an Episcopalian, Mrs. John Harris, living here. Church building started in 1889 was first used for services by the Rev. W.W. Patrick in 1890, consecrated in 1897. . . . — — Map (db m246141) HM
23 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — 5612 — Upper Greens Creek Cemetery —
On County Road 351 0.2 miles west of County Road 380, on the left when traveling west.
Early settlers to the Greens Creek area arrived from Georgia and Alabama in 1873. They bought farms, cleared the land, built homes, established a school, and organized two churches. Religious services for the Baptists and Methodists were held . . . — — Map (db m246069) HM
24 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — Welcome to the W.M. Wright Historical Park — Dublin, Texas —
On South Park Street at West Elm Street, on the right when traveling south on South Park Street.
Grist Mill The historic W.T. Miller Grist Mill was built in 1882, soon after the railroad arrived in Dublin. It was the first rock building in Dublin's downtown area. It was originally used to produce flour and corn meal. The mill was . . . — — Map (db m246156) HM
25 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — Welcome to the W.M. Wright Historical Park — Dublin, Texas —
On South Park Street at West Blackjack Street (Farm to Market Road 6), on the right when traveling south on South Park Street.
The Log Cabin The Turnbow-Barbee cabin was built in southeast Erath County in 1855. It originally had two main rooms connected by a hallway, sometimes called a dog-run. The cabin was donated to the Dublin Historical Society and relocated to . . . — — Map (db m246262) HM
26 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — 5847 — William T. Miller Grist Mill —
On South Park Street 0 miles north of West Elm Street, on the left when traveling north.
Stonemasons Joe E. Bishop, "Rocky" Davis, and "Old Frank" Hamilton built this 2-story native stone mill for William T. Miller (1846-1936) in 1882. Steam power was used to grind grain here until a crude oil engine was installed (1918). The grist . . . — — Map (db m242500) HM
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27 ► Texas, Erath County, Dublin — William T. Miller Grist Mill —
On South Park Street at West Elm Street, on the right when traveling south on South Park Street.
Built in 1882 Presented for Continuous Service and Preservation of History by the Henry Downs Chapter Texas State Society Daughters of the American Revolution — — Map (db m246158) HM
 
 
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Nov. 11, 2026