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…
Its been a couple of weeks since my last blog covering Montgomery Texas. I still have more historical markers to cover there but decided to go off track a bit and take a little road trip to the Hill Country. I love taking these back roads. This is what Texas is all about. So the…
Who designed the Texas Flag? This question that has been debated for years. If you say anyone other than Charles B. Stewart (while in Montgomery County), your fixing to get an ear full. Descendants of Dr. Stewart and Montgomery County feel very strongly that the Lone Star Flag was designed by none other than Charles…
Continue reading ➞ Dr. Charles Bellinger Stewart – Montgomery, Texas
This home is located at 202 Prairie Street and is listed as a Texas Historic Landmark. It is now called the Oaks of Montgomery Antiques and Consignments. Two-story, frame, rectangular vernacular; gable roof; attached porch in center of front is supported by four fluted Doric columns; double front doors with transom and sidelights; windows 6/6…
This Historical Marker is located at 811 Caroline St. in the Town of Montgomery. The site was purchased by John E. Shelton in 1855 who was the builder of many of the older homes in Montgomery. He built the main portion of the house in 1858 for Capt. Thomas W. Smith, whose family owned it…
Continue reading ➞ The Shelton-Smith House – Montgomery, Texas
This Historical Marker is located at SH 105 and Pond St. in the Town of Montgomery It is at the corner across from the The Old Methodist Churchyard – Montgomery, Texas and still walking distance from the last 4 historical markers I've collected. At first I thought the marker was about the donut shop on…
