The Torrey Brothers of Connecticut and their childhood friend George Barnard, with President Sam Houston as a partner, contracted to build a series of trading posts along the Brazos River in 1843. Barnard's friendly manner made the Indians his . . . — — Map (db m182272) HM
The history of the George's Creek community can be traced to two men who passed through the area on an 1841 expedition from the Republic of Texas to Santa Fe, New Mexico. The men, George Barnard and Thomas Torrey later acquired land in the vicinity. . . . — — Map (db m233949) HM
Barnard's Trading Post #2, called Barnardville, was an early Anglo settlement and trading post. At this post they traded with the Comanche, Kichai, Tawakoni, Waco and Wichita people who had long occupied the area. The Anglos later built two . . . — — Map (db m263549) HM
Tabernacle built in 1909 for summer worship, funerals, and community gatherings. Many big revivals and camp meetings were held. It replaced the old brush arbors.
Since 1892 we have met the 1st Sat. in May to work the graves of those who rest in . . . — — Map (db m263551) HM
