Historical Marker Vagabond

  • Texas Historical Markers

    Texas Historical Markers

    Tag along! I am visiting Texas Historical Markers. I never know where I will be visiting next. Read more

  • Great Western Cattle Trail – Kerrville, Texas

    Great Western Cattle Trail – Kerrville, Texas

    The trail herded longhorn cattle (see Western Trail below), eventually becoming one of the most traveled and famous routes in U.S. history.  Founded by Captain John T. Lytle in 1874, traffic along the trail began to decline in 1885. This decline was attributed to the increasing use of barbed wire fences and legislative measures enforcing Read more

  • Starkey Cemetery – Kerrville, Texas

    Starkey Cemetery – Kerrville, Texas

    Well this was an interesting find. This historical marker is located at 1480 Junction Hwy,  in between a Walmart and Discount Tire. Its like the parking lot was built around it. Once you drive in to the Walmart parking lot you cant miss. Unable to enter the cemetery, I did my best to capture photos Read more

  • Zion Lutheran Church – Kerrville, Texas

    Zion Lutheran Church – Kerrville, Texas

    This church is located at 624 Barnett Street in Kerrville Texas. I was surprised to find very little history about this church during my research. Fortunately, I found some information on the Kerr County Historical Commission website, although it wasn’t extensive. The congregation traces its roots back to 1898 when members would gather at each Read more

  • Kerrville First United Methodist Church – Kerrville, Texas

    Kerrville First United Methodist Church – Kerrville, Texas

    Located at 321 Thompson Drive in Kerrville, Texas, this marker commemorates a significant piece of local history. The church’s founding father, Joshua D. Brown, bestowed the land for its establishment in 1856. Originally, a church was erected on this donated land in 1871. However, tragedy struck when it was destroyed by a storm just five Read more

  • Scott and Josephine Carr Schreiner – Kerrville, Texas

    Scott and Josephine Carr Schreiner – Kerrville, Texas

    What a fitting location for a Historical Marker than at a History Center! I was disappointed to find it closed during my visit, but it just gives me another reason to return. This Historical Marker is situated at the Kerr Regional History Center, located on 425 Water Street in Kerrville, Texas. So, who exactly are Read more

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Diane-Historical Marker Vagabond

I love stopping at historical markers to delve into the past. Recently, I embarked on a mission: capturing photos of these markers, conducting research, and sharing their stories on my blog. With over 16,000 historical markers scattered across Texas, I understand that my collection will never be exhaustive. Nonetheless, I’m committed to capturing as many as I can. If you share my passion for Texas history, I invite you to follow along and share your own experiences. Happy travels!