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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKIN_c-a-nethery-sons-general-merchandise_Milam-TX.html
Charles Alexander Nethery, Sr. established a general merchandise near this site in 1880. Nethery married Amanda Francis Speights in 1884 and the couple had twelve children. When fire destroyed the first general merchandise store in 1915, the curre…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKH5_san-augustine-county-courthouse_San-Augustine-TX.html
When the town of San Augustine was platted in 1834, this property was reserved for the public square, but it was another 20 years before the first courthouse was constructed here.
San Augustine was one of the 23 original counties established a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKGX_old-hollis-building_San-Augustine-TX.html
Built 1889 by I.H. Hollis. Succeeded the imposing home ("Yellow House") of John P. Border, merchant.
Also on site was office of K.L. Anderson, last vice president of Republic.
This structure escaped the great fire, 1890. Has housed many bu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKGK_augus-theatre_San-Augustine-TX.html
Constructed in the 1920s by prominent citizen E.H. Blount, this building was originally divided for three businesses including a barber shop. The structure is best known for the Augus Theatre, operated by William M. Wade, which moved into the cent…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKGC_scottish-rite-cathedral_San-Antonio-TX.html
Scottish Rite Masonry in San Antonio dates to 1912, when a charter was granted by the sovereign grand inspector general of Texas. The organization grew slowly until World War I, when many soldiers stationed in San Antonio became members. This site…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKGB_samuel-augustus-maverick_San-Antonio-TX.html
A native of South Carolina; came to San Antonio in 1835; was guide for Ben Mailam and other leaders in first attack on San Antonio by Texas Army, Dec. 1835. As Bexar Delegate, Maverick signed Texas declaration of Independence at Washington-on-Braz…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKGA_barbed-wire-demonstration_San-Antonio-TX.html
Once called "bobwire" by cowboys, barbed wire was a French invention first patented in the U.S., in 1867, but it did not gain favor with cattlemen until late 1870s. Joseph Glidden of Dekalb, Illinois, received a patent for his barbed wire in 1874,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKG9_father-of-the-river-walk_San-Antonio-TX.html
Robert H. H. Hugman, architect, revered for his role in development of the river walk, 1939-1941, opened his office at river level in this circular space in early 1941. He remarked at the time, "I opened my office at river level. When I did this, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKG8_majestic-theatre_San-Antonio-TX.html
Constructed in 1928, at a cost of $3,000,000 this structure was designed by John Eberson for Karl Hoblitzelle, owner of the interstate theatre chain. Chiefly Spanish Colonial Revival in design, its eclectic features include paired columns supporti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKG7_st-josephs-church_San-Antonio-TX.html
St. Joseph's Church was erected by the German speaking Catholics of San Antonio. The corner stone is dated May 8, 1866 and was laid on November 9, 1868. The church was dedicated by the Most Reverend C. M. Dubois in 1876. The first pastor of St. Jo…