FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: FORT RICHARDSON – Jacksboro, Texas
The United States Army established Fort Richardson in 1867 near present-day Jacksboro, Texas. Active from 1867 to 1878, the fort was named in honor of Union General …
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FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: GALVESTON
FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: GALVESTON, TEXAS Galveston was named after Bernardo de Gavez y Madrid, an 18th Century Spanish military/political leader. Galveston’s first settlements were …
Focus on the Backroads: DEEP ELLUM
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 …
FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: Focus on Memorial Day
Once a year families and communities across the US take time to honor the men and women who died while serving our country. Many will …
FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: HISTORIC TEXAS CEMETERY ART
Cemeteries are a link to our past – they are full of history and stories of real people. There are approximately 50,000+ cemeteries in Texas. …