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Lampasas County, Texas
Historical Markers in Lometa, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 8 Texas historical markers in Lometa, in Lampasas County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Ghost Towns, and Native History. The markers on this list were placed between 1964 and 2003.
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- Operation Long Hornplaced 2003
The close of World War II brought new tensions to America that led to the Cold War. Under fear of communism and nuclear assault, the U.S. Army and…
- Phantom Hill Road
In 1851-52, in a major reorganization of the frontier defense system, the U.S. Army built a line of 7 forts between the Red River and the Rio Grande…
- C.S.A. Salt Worksplaced 1964
West of here, on the Colorado. Brine springs used by Indians as infirmary or health resort.
- Senterfitt Cemeteryplaced 1988
Pioneer Reuben S. Senterfitt came to this area in the 1860s. A town named for him gradually built up and at its peak boasted hotels, mills, stores…
- Moline School Siteplaced 1985
The Moline community was settled on the north central boundary line of Lampasas County in the 1880s.
- Richard S. Stokesplaced 1973
Joined Confederate Army, as a private, Aug. 7, 1861; was promoted to 1st Lt., Co. I, 8th Infantry, Miss. Regiment, on Aug. 29, 1864.
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