This Historical Marker is located at 211 Earl Garrett St. in Kerrville, Texas. This is an Italianate style two story building designed by Texas Architect Alfred Giles who was know for his use of the round arch parapet. At the end of the 19th century, one of the most important businessmen and landholders in Kerr…
Continue reading ➞ Masonic Building – Kerrville, Texas
This Historical Marker is located at 909 Main Street in Kerrville. In March, 1889, a small band of Roman Catholics in Kerr County formed and erected a small wood frame mission church called St. Mary of the Assumption. Not really sure why the website and other research states that the founding date of the church…
Continue reading ➞ Notre Dame Catholic Church – Kerrville, Texas
During my travels I stop at historical markers to read about the history. I decided to take as many pictures about the marker, do some research, and then share my findings in my blog. According to the Texas Historical Commission, Historical markers in Texas have been around since the 1890s. Before the 1950s the state…
This Historical Marker is actually considered a Texas Historic Landmark and is located at 717 Water Street in Kerrville. The Arcadia opened its doors in June 29, 1926. It closed its doors in 1988. The theater seats 338 on the main level and 120 in the balcony. I cannot believe there have been talks to…
This Historical Marker is located at 701 Water Street in Kerrville. John L. Pampell purchased this building in 1901 and shortly after, he began to remodel the second floor into an opera house which sat 450 people. The remodel included an inside stairway to the first floor so theater patrons could purchase drinks and snacks…
Continue reading ➞ The Pampell Opera House – Kerrville, Texas
This Historical Marker is located right next to the HEB (of course) at 300 Main Street in Kerrville. HEB is a big deal around Texas. I can say, in San Antonio, HEBs are at almost every corner. HEB was not always HEB. In 1905 Florence Butt invested 60 dollars and opened up Mrs. C.C. Butt's…
This Historical Marker is located in front of the Bank of the Hills at the corner of 1075 Junction Highway and Harper Road in Kerrville. The Old Spanish Trail includes segments of some of the oldest roads and trails in Texas. Of all the named highways in Texas, the Old Spanish Trail arguably has retained…
