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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15I8_holland-hotel-building_Alpine-TX.html
This Spanish Colonial Revival hotel was built in 1912 for John R. Holland (d.1922), a successful area cattleman. Completed during the mercury mining boom days of Alpine, it served as the civic, social, and business center for the growing city. Aft…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15HO_this-enduring-monument_Alpine-TX.html
This enduring monument of marble with attached bronze plaque is a symbol of honor and a tribute of praise for the valiant service rendered by the men and women from Brewster County who answered the call of duty in the Armed Forces of the nation. B…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15HN_our-pioneers_Alpine-TX.html
This marble slab and tablet carries our message of grateful remembrance for their interest in and courage to seek a home site in this rugged, yet beautiful range of mountains and valleys. Most of our pioneers came in the eighties and it can be sai…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15HL_105-howitzer_Alpine-TX.html
This 105 Howitzer served in Sept. 1943 with 132ND Field Arty. Bn., U.S. Army, in support of 142ND Inf. 36th Div., in Battle of the Rapido Rivers, Salerno, Italy—One of the bloodiest actions in World War II. In the fighting, this cannon was b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15GT_brewster-county-courthouse_Alpine-TX.html
Court HouseBuilding erected in 1887 when Brewster County was created. Served Buchel and Foley Counties until these areas where added to Brewster County. Courthouse Square still is community center for various events.Recorded Texas Historic Landmar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15GS_j-c-carr-bob-slight-house_Alpine-TX.html
Built 1884 by an early settler, J.C. Carr. Adobe brick double walls were laid at night, slowly drying to super-strength, in time-honored southwestern manner.
Five adobe rooms were added after 1903 sale to Judge R.B. Slight (1869-1953), English …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15GR_first-baptist-church-of-alpine_Alpine-TX.html
When the railroad came through this area in 1882, the settlement of Osborne was established here near natural springs. The community's name changed to Murphysville in 1883, and at that time, as the population began to grow, missionaries arrived fr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15EJ_gage-van-sickle_Alpine-TX.html
Home of early ranchers, merchants, legislators. Stucco over thick adobe. Remolded 1896, 1920, 1960.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15EI_nolte-rooney-house_Alpine-TX.html
Built 1890 by F.H. Nolte, early settler, on land in Murphyville (now Alpine). The 20-inch walls are made of adobe bricks molded at the building site. Home was sold 1893 to John Rooney, second county Sheriff. The exterior looks as it did in 1890.Re…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15EH_brewster-county_Alpine-TX.html
Formed from Presidio CountyCreated February 2, 1887.Organized February 14, 1887.In 1897 the territory of Bucheland Foley counties was added to Brewster. Named forHenry Percy Brewster, 1816-1884 soldier and statesman, a hero of San Jacinto.
Murp…