Exploring Texas Through Its Historical Markers
Probably the most visible program of the THC, historical markers commemorate diverse topics — from the history and architecture of houses, commercial and public buildings, religious congregations and events that changed the course of local and state history to individuals who have made lasting contributions to our state, community organizations and businesses, military sites, and […]
Discovering Greene County: Tracing History Through Its Landscapes
Greene County, Alabama, established by an act of the territorial legislature on 13 December 1819, takes its name from Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene. Eutaw, the county seat, is named for his victory at Eutaw Springs, South Carolina. As you enjoy our architecture, scenery, history, and people, you will find that Greene County, a haven […]
The Flooded Villages of Derwent, Ashopton and Birchinlee
When King George VI formally opened Ladybower Dam in 1945, the impounded waters of the River Derwent were already rising behind it to engulf the remains of the empty villages of Derwent and Ashopton. Ladybower was the third dam across the Derwent, for between 1902 and 1916, two mighty dams had been built at Howden […]
Kaufman County’s First Three Court Houses
On April 17, 1851, the townsite of Kaufman was deeded by Francis A. Tabor to special commissioners who had been appointed to lay out the county seat of Kaufman County. The first lots were sold shortly after that. The building in which the church is located is an architectural monument. The county government moved to […]
Churches of Eglish
St. Patrick’s – Eglish The present church of Saint Patrick at Roan is built on a remarkable oval-shaped mound surrounded by a strong retaining wall which varies in height to suit the topography of the surrounding ground. The present church was built in 1834 and is said to be the third built on the site. […]
County Seats of Kaufman County
Three different places have been the county seat of Kaufman County. From April, 1848 to August, 1850, the geographical center of the county was the official county seat. After the boundaries of the county were changed, the new center of the county was the county seat from August, 1850 to March, 1851. Third, the town […]