Many heroes from around our great state have come to help the people that are still in desperate need of being rescued in Houston and surrounding cities. I am presently north of Conroe where people were being evacuated just yesterday. I am safe. My family and friends are safe. Many people are in shelters and…
Month: August 2017
Old San Antonio National Bank Building – San Antonio, Texas
This historical marker is located at 239 East Commerce St. in Downtown San Antonio. It is now a law office. The building was constructed to house the San Antonio National Bank that George W. Brackenridge and others organized in 1866. It was designed by Cyrus L.W. Eidlitz, a New York architect. Historical Marker Reads: Old…
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Site of Old St. Mary’s – San Antonio, Texas
Its odd that my home is in San Antonio but I have few markers collected here. I just happened to be attending a Conference here at the beginning of August so I took some time to learn more about my city. As I was visiting downtown San Antonio, I took a short walk and came…
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Scenic Loop Playground – Grey Forest, Texas
This Historical Marker is located in front of the Grey Forest Fire Department at 18515 Scenic Loop Road. Grey Forest is a quiet city far enough away from the San Antonio and less than 20 minutes from the modern world shopping and restaurants. When I read this marker I was looking for something more. I…
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B-Daddy’s Barbeque – Helotes, Texas
Before collecting my last Historical Marker in Helotes, I decided to try out a local restaurant. I came across B-Daddy's Barbeque located at 14436 Old Bandera Rd and I am glad I did. I had never heard of B-Daddy's Barbeque before but something about the place just caught my eye. It had a nice country…