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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM200I_texas-pacific-railroad-depot_Abilene-TX.html
With the arrival of the railroad in Abilene in 1881, a railroad car was used as the first depot. In 1882, a two-story structure was built consisting of a passenger waiting room, office space, dining and a hotel on the second floor. Located a few b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM200H_the-bankhead-highway_Abilene-TX.html
The Bankhead National Highway, from Washington, D.C., to San Diego, California, was the nation's first all-weather, coast-to-coast highway. The southern road skirted the western mountains and was largely free from ice and snow, so it could be used…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S80_laughter-undertaking-co_Abilene-TX.html
Dan T. Laughter (1871-1952) first worked as an undertaker while employed in a northeast Texas furniture store. In 1900, he came to Abilene, and five years later he founded this undertaking company with his partner, C.M. Tandy. In 1908, at the flip…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S7Y_hotel-wooten_Abilene-TX.html
This landmark building opened its doors on June 6, 1930, with a celebration attended by more than two thousand guests. Entrepreneur H.O. Wooten envisioned a hotel with accommodations matching those available in New York City, accomplishing the goa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S7X_site-of-abilenes-first-school_Abilene-TX.html
This site was set aside for use as a school by Stoddard Johnston, a newspaperman who platted the town of Abilene in the early 1880s. While the first schoolhouse was under construction in the spring of 1881, classes were held in a tent pitched betw…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MT3_hardin-simmons-university-student-memorial_Abilene-TX.html
This tree is dedicated
to the
Hardin-Simmons University
students who have given
their lives serving their
country since World War I.
Dedicated
November 11, 1981
by
HSU Student Congress
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MT2_hardin-simmons-university_Abilene-TX.html
(Front Side)
Organized as Abilene Baptist College by cattlemen, preachers, and Sweetwater Baptist Association in 1891.
Named for New York pastor James B. Simmons, after he donated funds for completing the first building, whic…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MT1_fort-babe-shaw-memorial_Abilene-TX.html
To All Hardin-Simmons Men and Women
Who Have Served Their Country in War
Roll of the Dead of World War I
Chester A. Adams · Jack Blount · Kenneth Burns · Ennis Camp · Robert Embry · Aubrey Fisher &m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MSZ_albert-g-maroscher-memoriam_Abilene-TX.html
In Memoriam
Albert G. Maroscher
086459
Maj Inf U.S. Army
Silver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross
Soldiers Medal
Bronze Star Medal
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Purple Heart
K I A
Vietnam 15 April 1968
Asst PMS HSU 1964-67
MA…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MSY_the-hardin-simmons-bell_Abilene-TX.html
In the late 1890s, Mr. George Bennett, president of Acme Pressed Brick Company, donated funds for the purchase of this bell. For two decades, this bell swung from the bell tower of the Old Main building, serving as a timepiece for what was then Si…