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FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: Mission Espiritu Santo, Goliad Texas

Sunday, December 6, 2020 Posted in Backroads,Ghost Towns of Texas,Memorials,State Parks,Texas Historical Site,TEXAS MISSIONS,Texas TownsNo comments

In 1722, a Roman Catholic mission was established, by Spain, with the mission to convert the Karankawa Indians to Christianity. Mission Nuestra Señora del Espiritu Santo de Zunlga. The Spanish had begun colonizing the area that is now considered South Texas in the late 1600’s after the Pueblo Revolt in New Mexico. Missions were built […]

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FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: THE WINDMILL

Monday, October 19, 2020 Posted in Backroads,Texas Historical SiteNo comments

You can not explore the backroads of The Lone State without seeing windmills. Prior to windmills being introduced to Texas people were forced to settle only in area where there was a constant supply of water. As you know there is vast area Texas where early settlers were unable to work the land. The first […]

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Focus on the Backroads: DEEP ELLUM

Saturday, September 26, 2020 Posted in UncategorizedNo comments

Established in 1873, Deep Ellum is located east of downtown Dallas. Then it was also know as Central Track because of it’s proximity to the Houston and Texas Central Railroad. Deep Ellum was one of Dallas first commercial areas for African-Americans and European immigrants. The Continental Gin Company opened in 1888 and became the largest […]

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FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: ROADS

Monday, January 6, 2020 Posted in Backroads,Ghost Towns of Texas,Texas Historical Site,Texas Towns,TransportationNo comments

ROAD: a thoroughfare, route, or way by land between two places that has been paved or otherwise improved to allow travel by foot or some form of conveyance , including a motor vehicle, cart, bicycle, or horse. The first roads (pathways) originated from man following animal trails. Many believe that humans and animals both chose […]

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FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: FORT WOLTERS – MINERAL WELLS, TEXAS

Saturday, September 21, 2019 Posted in Backroads,Memorials,Texas Events,Texas Historical Site,Texas TownsNo comments

Fort Wolters is located four miles out side of Mineral Wells, Texas. The fort was an official Army camp for 21 years, from 1925 to 1946. During World War II it was the largest infantry replacement training center. It also served as a German POW camp. Audie Murphy underwent basic training at the base. Murphy […]

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