Historical Marker Vagabond

  • H-E-B – Kerrville, Texas

    H-E-B – Kerrville, Texas

    Situated adjacent to the HEB—a Texas icon—at 300 Main Street in Kerrville, this Historical Marker pays homage to the roots of a household name. While HEB may be synonymous with grocery shopping across Texas today, its beginnings were humble. In 1905, Florence Butt took a leap of faith, investing $60 to establish Mrs. C.C. Butt’s… Read more

  • Old Spanish Trail – Kerrville, Texas

    Old Spanish Trail – Kerrville, Texas

    This Historical Marker stands proudly in front of the Bank of the Hills, situated at the intersection of 1075 Junction Highway and Harper Road in Kerrville. The Old Spanish Trail encompasses segments of some of the oldest roads and trails in Texas, making it a significant part of the state’s history. Among all the named… Read more

  • Luckenbach -Fredericksburg, Texas

    Luckenbach -Fredericksburg, Texas

    It’s been a few weeks since my last blog post, where I covered the historical markers in Montgomery, Texas. While I still have more to explore there, I decided to take a little detour and embark on a road trip to the Hill Country. There’s something special about taking these back roads—it’s quintessentially Texan. My… Read more

  • The Oaks – Montgomery, Texas

    The Oaks – Montgomery, Texas

    This home is located at 202 Prairie Street and is listed as a Texas Historic Landmark. It is now called the Oaks of Montgomery Antiques and Consignments. This two-story, frame, rectangular vernacular structure features a distinctive gable roof and an attached porch centrally positioned along the front facade. Supported by four fluted Doric columns, the… Read more

  • The Shelton-Smith House – Montgomery, Texas

    The Shelton-Smith House – Montgomery, Texas

    Nestled at 811 Caroline St. in the Town of Montgomery, you’ll find this intriguing Historical Marker. The property was acquired by John E. Shelton in 1855, a notable builder responsible for many of the town’s older homes. In 1858, Shelton constructed the main portion of the house for Capt. Thomas W. Smith, whose family maintained… Read more

  • John M. Wade – Montgomery, Texas

    John M. Wade – Montgomery, Texas

    This Historical Marker is located at SH 105 and Pond St. in the Town of Montgomery It is at the corner across from the The Old Methodist Churchyard – Montgomery, Texas and still walking distance from the last 4 historical markers I’ve collected. Initially, I mistook the marker’s significance, assuming it pertained to the donut… 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!