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Abilene Reporter-News
Abilene, TX
The oldest existing business institution in Abilene is the Reporter Publishing Company, started by C. E. Gilbert.
Butterfield Mail and Stage Line
Tye, TX
One of major horse-drawn transportation projects of history.
Claiborne Walker Merchant
Abilene, TX
(August 31, 1836 - March 9, 1926) Claiborne W. Merchant and his twin, John, were born in Nacogdoches.
Fletcher Ranch
Abilene, TX
In 1878 James Robert Fletcher, his wife, and son Lorenzo Thomas (1868-1939) came here from Granbury.
Near Site of Indian Battle
Merkel, TX
On February 15, 1870, Corporal Hilliard Morrow and five men of Company E, 24th U.S. Infantry, set out from Fort Griffin to relieve guards...
Pine Street Shoot Out
Abilene, TX
WHEN THE YOUNG RAILROAD TOWN OF ABILENE INCORPORATED IN 1883, THE FIRST CITY OFFICIALS DESIRED TO PROJECT A MORE CIVILIZED IMAGE TO...
Site of Western Cattle Trail
Abilene, TX
The main route -1876 to 1887- for several hundred thousand longhorns driven north to stock ranches and Indian reservations and to supply...
Taylor County
Abilene, TX
Created 1858. Named for Edward, James and George Taylor, 18, 20, and 22, Tennesseans who came to Texas in 1833 and died at the Alamo,...
The Ernie Wilson Museum
Buffalo Gap, TX
Located in Taylor County's historic first courthouse and jail.
The Texas & Pacific Railway: First Railroad Across West Texas
Abilene, TX
Chartered March 3, 1871, by act of U.S. Congress, to build a railroad to the Pacific coast, the Texas & Pacific Railway Company, under...
Town of Buffalo Gap
Buffalo Gap, TX
Probably named for the pass in Callahan Divide (mountains) crossed by thousands of buffalo that once inhabited this area.
Valley Creek Station
Bradshaw, TX
(site located 2 mi. northwest) Near this site, an important link in the frontier transportation system was an area landmark.
William G. and Shirley Swenson Home
Abilene, TX
This two-story brick home was designed by abilene architect William P. Preston for the family of William Gray and Shirley (McCollum)...