Challenge 2009 and beyond - Historical Marker Run

[Maverick]

We've had some of the best pie in the state, even some of the best BBQ. We've ridden for FM roads and for some of the most beautiful Churches and Bridges in the state.

I pose a new challenge. Historical markers from 1 to ????

I had a link with all the locations and will try to find it again and post it up.

But in the mean time, who's up for it? I know some of you probably already have pics.

We needed another excuse to ride, right?:rider:

Here (http://www.9key.com/markers/map1.asp) you can find a link that has a map and can click on each county for historical markers. However, the marker number listed here isn't the actual marker number. But it does have directions and maps. You can cross reference the name Here (http://atlas.thc.state.tx.us/shell-county.htm) to get the actual number.

So here we go, in no particular order although I will try to keep them in numerical order. Also, where I can find it, the description will be a link to more details and maps from the 9key site.

Bandera Pass - Marker Number 293 - Bear on a bicycle (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5019000293&search_term=bandera+pass)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x173/themaverick37/TWT%20Historical%20Markers/bandara_pass_293.jpg

First United Methodist Church - Marker Number 1884 - dixonduke (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5129001884&search_term=first+united+methodist+church)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x173/themaverick37/TWT%20Historical%20Markers/FUM_Church_1884.jpg

Fort Smith - Santa Fe Trail - Marker Number 2016 - dixonduke (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5359002016&search_term=Fort+Smith)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x173/themaverick37/TWT%20Historical%20Markers/Fort_Smith_2016.jpg

Goliad Tornado - Marker Number 2207 - Gilk51 (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5175002207&search_term=goliad+tornado)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x173/themaverick37/TWT%20Historical%20Markers/goliad_tornado_2207.jpg

Greenwood - Marker Number 2274 - Yeeha! Stephen (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5497002274&search_term=Greenwood)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x173/themaverick37/TWT%20Historical%20Markers/Greenwood_2274.jpg

Harmonson Rancho - Marker Number 2384 - Tracker (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5503002384&search_term=harmonson+rancho)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x173/themaverick37/TWT%20Historical%20Markers/harmonson_rancho_2384.jpg

Hunt Japonica Cemetery - Marker Number 2598 - Bear on a bicycle (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5265002598&search_term=hunt+japonica+cemetery)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x173/themaverick37/TWT%20Historical%20Markers/Hunt_Japonica_Cem_2598.jpg

Pecos River High Bridge - Marker Number 3975 - dixonduke (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5465003975&search_term=pecos+river+high+bridge)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x173/themaverick37/TWT%20Historical%20Markers/Pecos_River_Bdge_3975.jpg

Third County Courthouse - Marker Number 4899 - Gilk51 (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5503004899&search_term=young+county+)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x173/themaverick37/TWT%20Historical%20Markers/3rd_county_chse_4899.jpg

Navarro County Courthouse - Marker Number 7236 - Gilk51 (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5349007236&search_term=navarro+county+courthouse)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x173/themaverick37/TWT%20Historical%20Markers/navarro_county_courthouse_7236.jpg

Pleasant Grove School & Cemetery - Marker Number 9017 - Tracker (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5499009017&search_term=pleasant+grove+school+%26+cemetery)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x173/themaverick37/TWT%20Historical%20Markers/plesant_grove_sch_cem_9017.jpg

Richardson's Bluff - Marker Number 10463 - Hoop (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5241010463)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x173/themaverick37/TWT%20Historical%20Markers/richardsons_bluff_10463.jpg

Fraser Brick Company - Marker Number 10858 - Tracker (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5379010858&search_term=fraser+brick+company)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x173/themaverick37/TWT%20Historical%20Markers/fraser_brick_co_10858.jpg

Jefferson-Quitman Road - Marker Number 11321 - Tracker (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5459011321&search_term=jefferson%2Dquitman+road)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x173/themaverick37/TWT%20Historical%20Markers/Jeff_quit_road_11321.jpg

Alameda Cemetery - Marker Number 11850 - Gilk51 (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5133011850&search_term=alameda+cemetery)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x173/themaverick37/TWT%20Historical%20Markers/alameda_cem_11850.jpg

Maypearl Cemetery - Marker Number 12557 - Gilk51 (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5139012557&search_term=maypearl+cemetery)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x173/themaverick37/TWT%20Historical%20Markers/maypearl_cem_12557.jpg

Clearwater Baptist Church - Marker Number 12925 - Tracker (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5159012925&search_term=clearwater+Baptist+church)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x173/themaverick37/TWT%20Historical%20Markers/clearwater_baptist_chrch_12925.jpg

Langtry - Marker Number 13174 - dixonduke (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5465012843)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x173/themaverick37/TWT%20Historical%20Markers/Langtry_13174.jpg

[Squeaky]

FM roads in sequential order is already in progress.

We tried the TDCJ/prison challenge but everyone got their knickers in a bind over being detained or arrested. :shrug:

We tried food - post your best BBQ for the year. I'm not sure we actually followed through on that one. :scratch:

Historical markers will be tough to keep up with, but if you are willing to accept the responsibility and be the caretaker of the project I'm sure some folks will play along.

[Maverick]

busting my chops already. :rofl:

and it's not even the new year...

I'll take ownership. I can put the images in my photobucket account and post on the initial thread.

Just a matter of people wanting to join in.

[Squeaky]

Well then...

If you post it, they will come :zen:

[Maverick]

I think I just did. :mrgreen:

[jhansen]

Just pics of the markers and not in order right? Or location of the marker as well? Sounds like a good excuse for a ride to me.

[shootergal]

sounds good to me too, but can I FOLLOW? Y'all know me....I get lost all the time! But I take good notes & even better pictures!
:lol2:

[Bear on a bicycle]

Something like this?

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/Bear_on_a_bicycle/Banderapasstrip001.jpg

[Squeaky]

sounds good to me too, but can I FOLLOW? Y'all know me....I get lost all the time! But I take good notes & even better pictures!
:lol2:

Getting lost might be an easy enough way to collect some though - just ride along and admire the scenery whichever way you are headed and keep an eye out for a "Historical Marker 1 Mile" sign (or similar) then stop and take a picture. They might even tell you where you're at so you can figure out how to get home. :lol2:

So Mav - rules? Incentives? Pecking order?

[Maverick]

Something like this?

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/Bear_on_a_bicycle/Banderapasstrip001.jpg

Very much like that. would like the bike in the pic as well if you have the opportunity.

I'll post this as a lead off.

No doubt Scott (M38A1) will post up about 400 of them. :lol2:

[shootergal]

Getting lost might be an easy enough way to collect some though - just ride along and admire the scenery whichever way you are headed and keep an eye out for a "Historical Marker 1 Mile" sign (or similar) then stop and take a picture. They might even tell you where you're at so you can figure out how to get home. :lol2:

So Mav - rules? Incentives? Pecking order?

Now why didn't I think of that? Squeak you're the MAN! (or WO-man as the case may be!):lol2:

[Maverick]

So Mav - rules? Incentives? Pecking order?

Rules? There has to be rules? Oh, how about this. Nothing happens with out a pic. :rofl:

Incentives? Ummmmmm, you get to ride? ALOT!!!!!!!!!!!

Pecking order? Hmmmmm, I thought it was first come, first serve, but I'm not above favoritism. :rofl:

[Sully]

Does anybody know if there's a list of these signs and their locations?

[dixonduke]

Here is a site. Take a while to load, but man oh man, there are A LOT Historical Markers on it. :link: (http://www.9key.com/markers/index.asp)

Pick your county on this clickable map :link: (http://www.9key.com/markers/map1.asp)

[dixonduke]

Oh.. and I am all for this! :thumb:

[dukey33]

I recall reading somewhere there are over 10,000 markers in Texas.

Oh, here (http://www.thc.state.tx.us/markerdesigs/madmark.shtml)it is. The number is actually over 13,000.

[dixonduke]

I recall reading somewhere there are over 10,000 markers in Texas.

Oh, here (http://www.thc.state.tx.us/markerdesigs/madmark.shtml)it is. The number is actually over 13,000.

:eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

[M38A1]

Very much like that. would like the bike in the pic as well if you have the opportunity.

I'll post this as a lead off.

No doubt Scott (M38A1) will post up about 400 of them. :lol2:


Only 399 to go...
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/scooterstuff/nothing.jpg

[Sully]

:eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

Makes the FM game seem kind of small, doesn't it!

[Gilk51]

You get a few of those around courthouses:

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/500/medium/d70_6107q.JPG

and cemeteries:

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/500/maypearl_cem_marker_2514q1.JPG

and one of my favorites (from the ride to find it):

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/500/alameda_hist_mkr_3486q1.JPG

:mrgreen:

[Hemibee]

Something else to think about, putting the information like shown below would help others find it also.

Whiteflat

Motley County, TX

Historical marker N 34.10607 W 100.88982

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd52/edhegarty/ghost%20towns/DSC00216.jpg



If there is additional location information that would be good to have also.

[Maverick]

List updated

[Bear on a bicycle]

I knew I had another one. This one is near Hunt & Stonehenge II. I'm pretty sure it's on FM 1340. I did NOT get a picture of the FM 1340 road sign, however. Hmmm, maybe another trip back that way...

Hunt Japonica Cemetery

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/Bear_on_a_bicycle/Picture023.jpg


Google map link:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&lr=lang_en&msa=0&msid=101840989078780051243.00045759595effc485a62&ll=30.076002,-99.337349&spn=0.034538,0.055275&t=h&z=14

[Bear on a bicycle]

I think it would be hard to get the bike in the picture on a lot of these. You would probably have to post two pics if that were the case, one of the marker with the print legible, the other with the bike in the pic, but it would be too far away to read.

[Maverick]

I think it would be hard to get the bike in the picture on a lot of these. You would probably have to post two pics if that were the case, one of the marker with the print legible, the other with the bike in the pic, but it would be too far away to read.

yea, was thinking that, but if given the name of the site, I could get the write up that I've been linking. But, I think just the sign will work. I'm digging up a few that I have but yea, My bike is in the pic but you can't really makeout the sign.

[quidni]

and one of my favorites (from the ride to find it):

This bit from that marker is somewhat chilling....

"Though the community of Alameda had dwindled to only four homes near the cemetary by 1936, the cemetary continued to thrive."

:eek2:

[Gilk51]

Something else to think about, putting the information like shown below would help others find it also.

If you look at the links that David is adding in the first post, that information is included in a lot of them, as well as additional information. However, the Maypearl Cemetery marker has incomplete information - looks like you can add that via the search site.

Here's one that was on the grounds of the Goliad County courthouse:

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/500/goliad_tornado_4586q.JPG

It looks like marker #2207 (if I have figured out what Maverick did). link (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5175002207)

This one is NOT a historical marker but indicates that the courthouse is a historical building: :scratch:

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/500/gozales_courthouse_4598q.JPG

And this one looks like #7236 (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5349007236). I liked the placement of this one since I got the county name and the front of the building behind it.

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/500/medium/navarro_county_courthouse_2793q.JPG

All of these were collected on other treks, either looking for courthouses or some of the "Everywhere in Texas" locations (the two cemeteries).
I have bike pics to go with the primary search (building or sign, just not the historical marker).

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/500/medium/alameda_3484q.JPG

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/500/maypearl_cemetery_2513q.JPG

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Oh, I also found this other thread about markers: see here (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=503390)

[Maverick]

If it's ok with everyone, I'll pull bits and pieces from it and incorporate into this thread. There was a lot more than just markers in that thread.

[dixonduke]

Marker #: 1884
Marker Location: 420 S. Jefferson Street, Clarendon
http://r1200gsa.smugmug.com/photos/82152502_Cjkse-L.jpg

Somewhere between Vega & Dalhart, TX
Disclaimer: Where the state says this maker is located is not where I found it. I found it out in the middle of no-where stretch of road between Vega & Dalhart. Maybe there is 2 markers that say the same text, but I can't find 2 markers listed. :shrug:
Marker #: 2016
Marker Location: From Adrian take IH-40 four miles west. Marker is in grove of trees near picnic area, just east of mile marker 14.
http://r1200gsa.smugmug.com/photos/82152531_wSPd3-L.jpg

Marker #: 3975
Marker Location: From Del Rio take US 90 about 45-50 mile West to bridge. In roadside park - Entrance off of US 90 W leads to picnic area/park.
Pecos River Bridge Overlook (someone should have a better shot)
http://r1200gsa.smugmug.com/photos/142145401_EBxJR-L.jpg

Marker #: 13174
Marker Location: Langtry, Old city park site, Torres Street, across from TxDOT Visitors Center
http://r1200gsa.smugmug.com/photos/142337827_dbK8e-L.jpg

[Tracker]

Marker Number: 2384
Marker Title:Harmonson Rancho
Address:US 380, E of Newcastle
County: Young

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/569/medium/historical_marker.JPG

Cool idea. Maybe it'll inspire me to stop a little more often.

[Yeeha! Stephen]

We'll bag this one (http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5497002274) Saturday.

http://www.greenwoodgroceryandgrill.com/sitebuilder/images/historicmarker-434x579.jpg

It's right across the street from the Burger Stop (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=540153#post540153) I'm gonna make. :clap:

[Tourmeister]

I vote for one rule. The text must be legible in the photo!! Seriously, I want to read these things :-P

[Gilk51]

I vote for one rule. The text must be legible in the photo!! Seriously, I want to read these things :-P

If Maverick includes the links to the marker site in post #1, all the text is there.

Sometimes it is hard to get a good, readable photo without making it too big. My originals are 3000x2000, so I cut them down to 1/4 dimension of that (1/16 in size).

[Gilk51]

I recall reading somewhere there are over 10,000 markers in Texas.

Oh, here (http://www.thc.state.tx.us/markerdesigs/madmark.shtml)it is. The number is actually over 13,000.

I looked a bit to see if there is a list by number but didn't see anything. It would be interesting to see where marker number 1 is. I would guess somewhere with very early Texas history like San Antonio, Austin, or San Jacinto.

You can get lists by county. Anybody know of a list by number?

[RedPill]

It would be interesting to see where marker number 1 is. I would guess somewhere with very early Texas history like San Antonio, Austin, or San Jacinto.

Probably somewhere in the home district of the politician who pushed hardest for these historical markers . . .

[Hairsmith]

A book for those that are going to Play !

Why Stop?: Texas: A Guide to Texas Historical Roadside Markers (http://www.amazon.com/Why-Stop-Historical-Roadside-Markers/dp/0884152294)

[Hoop]

I have the book. In the Foreword, they admit that they don't list all the markers, because the book would be too big.

[Tracker]

I only bagged four today. :trust: I admit I passed two because, well one was another Baptist church and the other one, I forget why.

Title: Pleasant Grove School & Cemetery
Directions: 6.4 miles west of Winnsboro on CR 4988
Marker #: 5499009017
County: Wood

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/578/medium/200901ETX002.jpg

Title: Site of Fraser Brick Company
Directions: on US 69, about 3 mi. east of Emory
Marker #: 5379010858
County: Rains

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/578/medium/200901ETX025.jpg

Title: Jefferson-Quitman Road
Directions: FM2454 and Mule Deer Road? (not exactly sure on this one)
Marker #: 5459011321
County: Upshur

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/578/medium/200901ETX022.jpg

Title: Clearwater Baptist Church
Directions: 7 mi. N on FM 1448
Marker #: 5159012925
County: Franklin
Comment: They got their money's worth. Good grief.

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/578/medium/200901ETX018.jpg

[Hoop]

Richardson's Bluff (FM 105 near intersection with US96, Evadale, SW Jasper County)

Marker #5241010463

+30° 20' 58.20", -94° 4' 37.56"


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/3161759714_c2ec4b2bff_b.jpg

With the bike:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/3161760862_2b829a5b73_b.jpg

[Maverick]

Uploading the photos now to my photobucket account, already got the marker numbers for the ones that didn't have the official ones and will cross reference on the 9key site and add to the initial post. Will take me a bit to edit.

Great job guys, I'll probably pick up a few tomorrow while I'm running around.

Keep them coming.

David

[Maverick]

Sorry Guys, having some issues here. Had my browser crash so uploading the pics that didn't make it and the 9key site is having some trouble with a few of the markers. I'll finish up what I have and try the others tomorrow sometime.

David

[xtnomad]

Sorry Guys, having some issues here. Had my browser crash so uploading the pics that didn't make it and the 9key site is having some trouble with a few of the markers. I'll finish up what I have and try the others tomorrow sometime.

David

My 80 year old clock works just fine. I think the techies just reset the 2000 crash to reset in 2009. But with the Hist. markers game I like it a little better than the FM game and it can actuliy complement both games. After reading some of my local marker facts I learned a little about the area I live in. And plan to do some local riding to explore some more. pics. to come soon. I can not wait to try some cold weather gear I resently purchased, at least when it gets cold. A friend sent me this today!!!!!


My first bike was a Suzuki, as well was my Dirt Bike, good stuff.

My XS1100 is currently hibernating(-12 actual outside).

Where you working these days?.

[Maverick]

My 80 year old clock works just fine. I think the techies just reset the 2000 crash to reset in 2009. But with the Hist. markers game I like it a little better than the FM game and it can actuliy complement both games. After reading some of my local marker facts I learned a little about the area I live in. And plan to do some local riding to explore some more. pics. to come soon. I can not wait to try some cold weather gear I resently purchased, at least when it gets cold. A friend sent me this today!!!!!


My first bike was a Suzuki, as well was my Dirt Bike, good stuff.

My XS1100 is currently hibernating(-12 actual outside).

Where you working these days?.

nah, it was just a glitch with the photobucket site. I rebooted and it's all good. the difficulty with the 9key site was it was looking at a different name for the site and having issues. Go figure with that much data. But I was able to wrangle around it and get the last couple.

Look forward to your contributions. :rider:

David

[xtnomad]

A few sites have been having trouble . Maybe the photos from the holidays being uploading.

[Kit_McConnico]

Bump this thread back to the top.


http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff336/kit_wall/Jan09032.jpg

[Kit_McConnico]

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff336/kit_wall/Jan09031.jpg

[ed29]

This will get some cross posting from the ghost towns section too. Great idea!

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd52/edhegarty/ghost%20towns/DSC00216.jpg

[Bear on a bicycle]

Got a new one today, & had a great lunch while I was at it...

:eat: :clap:

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/Bear_on_a_bicycle/Alamo%20Springs%20Cafe/BatCaveAlamoSpringsCafe001-1-1.jpg


From here:

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/Bear_on_a_bicycle/Alamo%20Springs%20Cafe/BatCaveAlamoSpringsCafe002.jpg



The old tunnel, which is now a bat cave http://www.clipartof.com/images/emoticons/xsmall2/387_smiley_face_batman.gif:

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/Bear_on_a_bicycle/Alamo%20Springs%20Cafe/BatCaveAlamoSpringsCafe003.jpg


And lunch:

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/Bear_on_a_bicycle/Alamo%20Springs%20Cafe/BatCaveAlamoSpringsCafe011.jpg


The Alamo Springs Cafe. If you haven't been there, it's a very nice ride to get there & a great burger once you arrive. They were voted best burger in Texas by somebody, at some point in the past.

Couple of links:

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=17

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g55863-d106253-Reviews-Old_Tunnel_Wildlife_Management_Area-Fredericksburg_Texas.html

http://www.yelp.com/biz/alamo-springs-cafe-fredericksburg

(Warning, annoying "Tanji Patton" video review with audio, automatically plays when you visit this site)
http://www.alamospringscafe.com/

[ctoons]

Taken near Fort Lancaster
http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss23/ctoons/Historical%20Markers/P6230015.jpg

[IronWombat]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3539/3338787621_bdbe13476e.jpg

[jhansen]

In front of the Jasper County Courthouse

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x245/twthansen/Texas%20Court%20Houses/JasperCountyHisticalMarker.jpg

[ctoons]

Picked these up today while riding through my home town:
http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss23/ctoons/Historical%20Markers/Groveton.jpg

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss23/ctoons/Historical%20Markers/FMC-Groveton.jpg

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss23/ctoons/Historical%20Markers/TrinityCountySeats.jpg

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss23/ctoons/Historical%20Markers/TrinityCountyCourthouse.jpg

It's a pretty impressive courthouse which will soon be undergoing renovations.
http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss23/ctoons/Historical%20Markers/Courthouse.jpg

[M38A1]

No doubt Scott (M38A1) will post up about 400 of them. :lol2:

How 'bout a few more?

Alameda Cemetery
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/Alameda.jpg

Bob's Oil Well
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/BobsOilWell.jpg

Center City Community
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/CenterCity.jpg

Curtis Airfield
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/CurtisAirfield.jpg

Edwards County Courthouse
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/EdwardsCounty.jpg

The Geographic Center of Tejas
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/GeographicCenter.jpg

Helena
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/Helena.jpg

Kimble County Courthouse
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/KimbleCounty.jpg

Kinney County Courthouse
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/KinneyCounty.jpg

Gunfight at the Lampassas Saloon
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/LampassasGunfight.jpg

Judge Roy Bean/Langtry
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/Langtry.jpg

Charles Lindbergh in Texas
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/Lindbergh.jpg

London Post Office
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/LondonPO.jpg

Luckenbach
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/Luckenbach.jpg

Pana Maria
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/PanaMaria.jpg

Pecos River Bridge
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/PecosBridge.jpg

Real County Courthouse
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/RealCounty.jpg

Refugio County Courthouse
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/RefugioCourtHouse.jpg

Sam Houston's Grave
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/SamHoustonGrave.jpg

St. Matthews Church
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/StMatts.jpg

Teacup Mountain
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/TeacupMtn.jpg

Trueue De Union
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/TreueDeUntion.jpg

ValVerde Church
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/ValVerdeCommunity.jpg

ValVerde County Courthouse
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/ValVerdeCOunty.jpg

YO Ranch
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Historical%20Markers/YORanch.jpg

Whew.... That ought to keep you busy.

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[Tracker]

Spanish Fort, TX
http://photos.leavelles.net/photos/545870049_R4TFw-XL-1.jpg

[FJR Bandit]

Why has it taken me half a year to see this thread? :doh:

I'm in. I got a few photos, some with the bike in the pic.

I'll have to wait until I get back to Texas before I can post....still packing for the trip home.

[M38A1]

I'll have to wait until I get back to Texas before I can post....still packing for the trip home.

How's it going? Just yesterday I was thinking about where you've been of late......

[bmcdonau]

So we can post any historical markers we have? Are we keeping track of how many there are and how many are posted?

[M38A1]

So we can post any historical markers we have? Are we keeping track of how many there are and how many are posted?

I believe Mavrick said he'd take control of the administration of this thread. As for ones we had, I just went through my archives and pulled them to a single folder.

[bmcdonau]

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q320/bmcdonau/HPIM1549.jpg

Marker 5465002556
Hood's Devil's River Fight - The men of Company G, a small unit of the U. S. 2nd cavalry, left Fort Mason on July 5, 1857, under the command of Lt. John Bell Hood (1831-1879), in pursuit of Comanche Indians in the vicinity. Traveling northwest, they discovered a fresh Indian trail leading southward toward Mexico. Crossing bluffs near the Devil's River on July 20, the men encountered an Indian camp on a ridge about two miles from the steam, marked by a white flag. Suspecting an ambush, Hood proceeded cautiously toward the ridge. A small band of Indians advanced to meet Hood's party. Then, throwing down the flag to signal their concealed allies, the Indians attacked. Outnumbered, and hampered by brush fires set by Indian women, the soldiers were forced into fierce hand-to-hand combat. They heard the loud cries of Comanche women through the smoke and dust, indicating an Indian retreat. Two cavalrymen, William Barry and Thomas Ryan, were killed, and five others, including Hood, were wounded. Later reports revealed that nineteen Indians were killed, and many more wounded. Hood and his men were later cited for valor in army reports. 1987)

[JVRx7]

Vigo Park Methodist Church
Marker #: 5437005653
Year Dedicated: 1976


http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/583/100_0194.JPG

[JVRx7]

Hamblen Drive (aka Claude Crossing)
Marker #: 5011004284
Year Dedicated: 1968

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/583/100_0236.JPG

[JVRx7]

Palo Duro Canyon
Marker #: 5437003918
Year Dedicated: 1936
Size, type: 36' Centennial - Subject Marker (gray)

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/583/medium/100_0195.JPG

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/583/100_0196.JPG

[Hemibee]

I saw a Historical Markers Contest thread over on Dual Sport Riders of Louisiana and noticed one of the TWT members from east of the Sabine and Mississippi Rivers posting in the thread and thought I would post a link to it here. Doug did a great job as usual on the photos and the report.

Doug's Historical Markers (http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4960)

Here is a link to the all the photo threads in the contest/fund raiser...
Photo submissions (http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=89)

or to the entire Sub-Forum on the "Race to Historical Markers"
Race to Historical Markers - Sub-Forum (http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=88)

[Bear on a bicycle]

The Peyton Colony (from this thread (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40353)):

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/Bear_on_a_bicycle/The%20Peyton%20Colony/PeytonColony015.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/Bear_on_a_bicycle/The%20Peyton%20Colony/PeytonColony015text.jpg

[Bear on a bicycle]

On RR470 just west of Bandera...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/Bear_on_a_bicycle/Utopia%20run/Utopia013.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/Bear_on_a_bicycle/Utopia%20run/HM.jpg



I didn't see an entrance for the cemetery. The land behind the marker was fenced in with no gates nearby, at least that I could see...

[WhiteRaven]

This is so cool!

It's been forever since I was last here but I saw this come up in a search and had to butt in.

If you're into historical markers, do check out Markeroni: http://www.markeroni.com

In particular, this section http://www.markeroni.com/lists/ has resources for historical markers in all states. :)

now I'm going to go through and look at all the pretty pictures...

Linda

[Morgan Buchanan]

http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5121011846

McComb's Cemetary in Flower Mound.