DUANE
Bell County, Texas
Historical Markers in Killeen, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 7 Texas historical markers in Killeen, in Bell County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Ghost Towns. The markers on this list were placed between 1972 and 2007.
Start with these Killeen stories
- Brown (Okay Community) Cemeteryplaced 2004
Elisha Ivy, for whom Ivy Mountain Road was named, established a home and store in this vicinity in the 1860s.
- Live Oak Cemeteryplaced 1992
Although an inventory of marked gravesites indicates that the first person buried here was Michael Young, local tradition claims that distinction…
- Lt. Gen. Andrew Davis Bruceplaced 1972
Lt. Gen. Andrew Davis Bruce (September 14, 1894-July 27, 1969) Originator of tank destroyer corps; "Father of Fort Hood." Brilliant battlefield…
- Oveta Culp Hobby and the Women's Army Corpsplaced 2007
Oveta Culp Hobby served as the director of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) during World War II.
- Second Armored Division, U. S. Armyplaced 1975
Gen. Patton's "Hell on Wheels," the 2nd Armored Division, United States Army Formed to meet 20th century challenges, this force includes Battery A…
- The 1st Cavalry Divisionplaced 1976
First in Manila -- First in Tokyo -- First in Pyongyang. The Fifth Cavalry Regiment, raised and posted in 1855 to Fort Belknap, Texas, is the oldest…
All 7 historical markers in Killeen
Historical markers near Killeen
- Salado17 stories · 16 mi
- Belton15 stories · 17 mi
- Gatesville6 stories · 23 mi
- Temple33 stories · 24 mi
- Lampasas22 stories · 27 mi
- Liberty Hill7 stories · 27 mi
Hear thousands of these as you drive.
Duane reads Texas historical markers out loud, hands-free, in his own voice. He's on the App Store now, ready to ride along on your next drive.
Download Duane on the App Store