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Victoria County, Texas
Historical Markers in Nursery, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 5 Texas historical markers in Nursery, in Victoria County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Cowboys & Cattle, Civil War, and Native History. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2007. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
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- Billy Kyle Ranch Houseplaced 1965
Texas Colonial ranch home. Built 1872 by W.H. "Uncle Billy" Kyle (1836-1907), trail driver, cattleman, Civil War veteran.
- Site of Mission Nuestra Senora del Espiritu Santo de Zunigaplaced 1936
First established at Garcitas Creek by the Marques de Aguayo and Father Fray Agustin Patron, O.F.M. in 1722. Moved to Mission Valley in 1726.
- Gilbert Onderdonk and Nursery, Texasplaced 2007
Pioneer horticulturist Gilbert Onderdonk (1829-1920) exhibited early talent in his native New York, developing new varieties of potatoes that earned…
- Murphy Homeplaced 1966
Built 1897 combining southern plantation and New England Saltbox styles of architecture. Home of prominent Nursery citizens R. S. Fowler, John…
- Nursery Cemeteryplaced 2004
Established October 26, 1899 Historic Texas Cemetery - 2004
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