Its Sunday afternoon and I am heading towards Conroe Texas from San Antonio. I usually take different routes and today I decided to pass through Round Top. The last time I was through here I was not able to stop at all the markers. Ive said it before and I will say it again. If … Continue reading Early Texas Hotels and Inns – Round Top, Texas
Month: June 2017
The Leake Building – Navasota, Texas
This historical marker is located in downtown Navasota. This building reminds me of another one in Navasota I just finished adding to my blog. The Mickelborough Building This building is presently being used by a Law Firm. I just love how this town is kept so neat and clean. I wish there was more … Continue reading The Leake Building – Navasota, Texas
Mickelborough Building – Navasota, Texas
This Historical Marker is located in Downtown Navasota. This building along with others in this town where destroyed by fire in 1865 when a warehouse filled with cotton and gunpowder exploded after it was torched by disgruntled Confederate veterans. The blast killed at least 8 people. The side of the building shows some of … Continue reading Mickelborough Building – Navasota, Texas
The Giesel House – Navasota, Texas
This Historical Marker is located at 113 Railroad Street in Navasota right by the Rail Road tracks. I just love the looks of these old buildings. This little strip of buildings are old and just have so much detail. It really looks like buildings out of a movie or something. This building was a restaurant … Continue reading The Giesel House – Navasota, Texas
The Lewis J. Wilson Building – Navasota, Texas
This Historical Marker is located on a building on Washington Avenue. If you are driving through Navasota just look around at all the buildings, you are bound to come across a marker. This town has Historical Markers to visit and places to do some shopping so its worth stopping by. Lewis J. Wilson along with … Continue reading The Lewis J. Wilson Building – Navasota, Texas
The Old First National Bank of Navasota – Navasota, Texas
Well moving on to a new town. Now I'm passing through Navasota. This town is full of history. I cant believe how many historical markers are here. Everywhere I look there's a marker. I'm in heaven. Its a rainy day coming through this town but I managed to get pictures before another down pour. Looking around, I … Continue reading The Old First National Bank of Navasota – Navasota, Texas
Brenham Fire Department – Brenham, Texas
Brenham Fire Department just celebrated 150 years of service this past May. By reading the towns history and even the annual events in Brenham, its easy to see how this town is involved with keeping the history and the traditions alive. The History of Brenham Fire Department and the Fire Trucks is quite interesting and … Continue reading Brenham Fire Department – Brenham, Texas