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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Waco, Texas

 
Clickable Map of McLennan 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 McLennan County, TX (166) Bell County, TX (163) Bosque County, TX (33) Coryell County, TX (30) Falls County, TX (27) Hill County, TX (71) Limestone County, TX (40)  McLennanCounty(166) McLennan County (166)  BellCounty(163) Bell County (163)  BosqueCounty(33) Bosque County (33)  CoryellCounty(30) Coryell County (30)  FallsCounty(27) Falls County (27)  HillCounty(71) Hill County (71)  LimestoneCounty(40) Limestone County (40)
Waco is the county seat for McLennan County
Waco is in McLennan County
      McLennan County (166)  
ADJACENT TO MCLENNAN COUNTY
      Bell County (163)  
      Bosque County (33)  
      Coryell County (30)  
      Falls County (27)  
      Hill County (71)  
      Limestone County (40)  
 
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101 Texas, McLennan County, Waco — Waco Lodge No. 92, A.F. & A.M.
On N 44th St, on the right when traveling west.
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
102 Texas, McLennan County, Waco — Waco Spring
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
103 Texas, McLennan County, Waco — Waco Suspension Bridge
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
104 Texas, McLennan County, Waco — 5694 — Waco Theatre
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
105 Texas, McLennan County, Waco — 5695 — Waco University
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
106 Texas, McLennan County, Waco — Washington Avenue Bridge at Brazos River
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 InteriorMap (db m203721) WM
107 Texas, McLennan County, Waco — 18221 — Westley United Methodist Church
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
108 Texas, McLennan County, Waco — 16892 — William Cameron Park
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
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109 Texas, McLennan County, Waco — 12381 — William McKendree Lambdin(January 16, 1811 - September 11, 1867)
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
110 Texas, McLennan County, Waco, Downtown — Silos Baking Co.
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
111 Texas, McLennan County, Waco, Downtown — The Old Church
Near South 8th Street at Jackson Avenue.
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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