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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15IU_our-lady-of-peace-catholic-church_Alpine-TX.html
The present church building was dedicated on January 6, 1943, by Rev. Sidney M. Metzger, Bishop of El Paso. Construction began in 1941 under Father Francis Juaniz with members of the parish donating over $10,000. Contributions by the Catholic Exte…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15IT_nuestra-senora-de-guadalupe_Alpine-TX.html
Site of the first Roman Catholic Church in Alpine. Deeded to the Diocese of San Antonio in 1896 by father and son Daniel and Thomas O. Murphy. The original adobe church building was dedicated November 19, 1902, by the Rev. A.J. Forest, Bishop of S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15IB_garcia-valadez-house_Alpine-TX.html
Built in 1890 by Trinidad Garcia, ranch hand. Original four rooms had adobe walls 27 to 33 inches thick. Was a social center for many years. Since 1926, home of Thomas Valadez, a leading local merchant, and family. House now has eight rooms.Record…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15IA_ritchey-hotel_Alpine-TX.html
Frame and adobe. Built facing old cattle loading pens on the Southern Pacific Railway. Lodgings and saloon for cowhands and ranchers in town to ship cattle from widely scattered ranches of the Big Bend country.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15I9_john-r-holland_Alpine-TX.html
Born in Wharton County, John Riley Holland as a young man moved to Brady (McCulloch Co.) to become a rancher. He married Mary L. Fuller in 1881; the couple had two children, Crystal and Clay. By 1884, the Hollands moved to Presidio County near Mur…
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…
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