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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YPH_chick-inn-diner_Winters-TX.html
Mass production of the automobile ushered in an era of business expansion and increased mobility. Food stands and booths quickly appeared along roadways for hungry motorists. These stands eventually evolved into the drive-in, complete with curb se…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SOF_st-johns-lutheran-church_Winters-TX.html
Fritz Armbrecht, accompanied by his friend August Spill, Sr., was reportedly the first Lutheran to arrive in this area. The men came from Comal County in the 1880s and bought property, bringing their families here in 1890. Armbrecht's land include…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SOE_winters-ffa-chapter_Winters-TX.html
In the fall of 1928, a Future Farmers Club was organized with 30 members of the vocational agriculture class at Winters High School. The same year, a national Future Farmers of America (FFA) Club was started in Kansas City, Mo. On April 10, 1930, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SOA_rock-hotel_Winters-TX.html
This two-story native stone commercial structure was built by Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Heath, who operated a local mercantile in partnership with Ira Beard. Constructed to accommodate early travelers and workers on the railroad, the Rock Hotel was comple…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K3Z_winters-korean-veterans-memorial_Winters-TX.html
In Honor Of
Korean
Veterans
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K14_winters-brass-band_Winters-TX.html
Focus of social life during Winters' early years, the band played throughout the area for box suppers, old settlers reunions, and political campaigns. Charles Grant organized the group in 1901 (sever years after the town was incorporated) and cond…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K13_robert-cooke-m-d_Winters-TX.html
Born in Emory, Texas, youngest son of William and Nancy Cooke.
Attended Waco College (now Baylor University); medical school in Kentucky, received degree, 1886.
Began practice, Kentuckytown. Moved to Winters area in 1889. Bec…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K12_old-cotton-oil-mill_Winters-TX.html
First local industrial plant. Processed cottonseed into cake, meal, hulls, oil. Gave city good payroll, a work whistle marking times of day, and a good aroma.
Built 1909-10 by Bird, Hall & Mertz, of San Angelo. Stone for millhouse was q…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K0E_winters-state-bank_Winters-TX.html
Founded 1906 by John Q. McAdams, who served 17 years as cashier, and since as president. Original capitalization was $15,000.
First located immediately south; moved to this site 1909.
Bought Farmers & Merchants State Bank, 19…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K0D_winters-lodge-no-743-a-f-a-m_Winters-TX.html
Founded in upper room of schoolhouse ten years before Winters became a town. Chartered Dec. 7, 1892. First officers: J.T. Brown, Worshipful Master; Ervin Brown, Senior Warden; W.S. Mullin, Junior Warden.
After a 1910 fire, lodge moved t…