Lampasas

12 historical markers in Texas

Adamsville

Adamsville, TX

The first permanent settlers came to this area shortly before Lampasas County organized in 1856.

First State Meeting of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas

Lampasas, TX

On April 20, 1892, thirteen members of the Daughters of the Lone Star Republic met in joint session with the Texas Veterans Association...

Garrison Greenwood

Lampasas, TX

(December 19, 1799 - October 18, 1859) A ranger in Republic of Texas, Greenwood left Illinois to avoid Indian Wars.

James Jackson Beeman

Lampasas, TX

(December 21, 1816 - December 7, 1888) One of the first settlers in Dallas and Weatherford.

James S. Gillett

Lampasas, TX

(1810-1874) Lawyer and frontier fighter.

Lampasas County Courthouse

Lampasas, TX

Lampasas County Courthouse After the Texas Legislature created Lampasas County in 1856, official business of the county was conducted...

Lampasas County, C.S.A.

Lampasas, TX

Organized 1856; had 1028 people in 1860; favored secession by 85 to 75 vote in 1861.

Phantom Hill Road

Lometa, TX

In 1851-52, in a major reorganization of the frontier defense system, the U.S. Army built a line of 7 forts between the Red River and the...

Richard S. Stokes

Lometa, TX

Joined Confederate Army, as a private, Aug. 7, 1861; was promoted to 1st Lt., Co. I, 8th Infantry, Miss.

Site of Park Hotel

Lampasas, TX

The year 1882 ushered in an era of prosperity for Lampasas, as the city became the western terminus for the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe...

Texas Bankers Association

Lampasas, TX

Organized in 1885, this group is the oldest and largest (with 1,150 member banks as of 1969) State Bankers Association in the United States.

Thomas Pratt

Lampasas, TX

Thomas Pratt (1807-1878).

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