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Hamilton Creek

    1. Highlander article by Alta Holland Gibbs “The Saga of Hamilton Creek” December 9, 1971 (photos of Roller Flour Mill and Holland Springs School group, and 1914 Bridge over Hamilton Creek.) (2 copies)
    2. Pages 46-67 of "Twenty-Seven Years on the Texas Frontier" by Noah Smithwick, describing Hamilton Valley

Hamilton Dam

See Dams, Buchanan Dam and Lake Buchanan

Haunted Places in the Highland Lakes

    • The Picayune October 2019; "Haunted Highland Lakes" "Five Favorite Frights for Spooky October Nights". The five frights include: The Ghost of Albert Lackey; Chainsaw House, the Red Top Jail, Six Mile Lights, Dead Man's Hole.
    • Highland Lakes Weekly 24 Oct 2019; "Historic Cemetery Tour." Tour hosted by Llano County Library, and tours Llano City Cemetery.

Haynie Flat

1. Undated story in Picayune about community of Haynie Flats with picture of people.

2. The Highlander 22 May 1975; "Haynie Flat School Land Still For Sale"

Highland Art Guild -

  • The Picayune March 2021; "An Affair of the Art" by Suzanne Freeman. Passion for paint creates a triumph of talent over Highland Art Guild's 50-year history. Includes picture of Peggy Cain, Sue Whitis, Janie Price, Jean Dines..

Highland Lakes -

    • Highlander Supplement dated 25 Mar 1972 entitled "Find Your Piece of Paradise In The Beautiful Highland Lakes

Hill Country Community Foundation

  1. Burnet Bulletin, 8 Oct 2008; "HCCF opens new headquarters home"

Historical Businesses, Burnet County

    1. Small booklet, "Burnet, The Hub" with advertisements of businesses. Date of publication unknown.
    2. Advertisement, undated, with photos and descriptions of Burnet attractions. City directory on back.
    3. Cotton Gin - owned by W. M. Faubion, Messenger, Bridge Dedication Issue, 1936
    4. Lignite Plant, "Second Lignite Plant Proposed", Highlander, 28 July 1983
    5. River Cruise, "Trip Offers Varied Scenes", with photos of scenes on the route. Burnet Bulletin, 28 April 1983.
    6. Page from Burnet History Vol I, page 85; picture of Trades Day in Burnet, 1919, page 86, photos of Dr. George Jackson McFarland, the Churchill Store, Stipp dentist office, and 1901 Burnet City Council
    7. Burnet Supply. "An Era Passes with Burnet Supply", with photosof Pat Withers, owner. Burnet Bulletin, 22 Sept 2004.
    8. Burnet Supply. "Anchor of Square Closes." Burnet Bulletin, 10 Aug 2005.
    9. Seidensticker Store. Story about closing. Old ads, and photo of store. Burnet Bulletin 1 Feb 2006.
    10. Photo of Wool delivery at Burnet depot with mules and wagons. undated.
    11. Bertram Store - featuring Ben Warden remembering the old country store and prices. Photos. Burnet Bulletin, 23 Aug 1976.
    12. Clockmaker in Spicewood, about Arthur Quist and his clock making. Photo.
    13. Aristo Kraft Company newspaper articles from 1978 - 1988 when company closed.
    14. The Sugarbush Inn - List of names on notepaper "The Sugarbush Inn".
    15. Magill Store - Bertram -- Unknown newspaper [probably River Cities Tribune], 2 November, 2008; "The Tale of A. B. McGill & Company" by Rachel Bryson.
    16. Magill Store -- The Picayune 3 Mar 1992; "McGills Dry Goods Oldest store in all Burnet County" by Rachel Bryson
    17. Magill Store Bertram -- Burnet Bulletin, Lake Country Life, 28 Jul 2010, A B McGill building, Bertram, "Stately building place to dance during WWII"
    18. Magill Store -- Burnet Bulletin, 18 Nov 1993, "After 111 years, A.B. McGill Will Shut Its Doors", with picture of old building
    19. Cottonseed Oil Mill - The Highlander 26 July 1962; "down Memory Lane"; refers to report by Arnold C. Kellersburger on Cottonseed Oil Mill at Marble Falls written in 1908; also talks about railroad connections in Marble Falls
    20. Factory Building to Entertainment Center; Messenger, Bridge Dedication Issue, 1936; P. K, Odiorne owner
    21. Lone Star Gas Co. - The HIghlander, 2 July 1952; Lone Star Gas Company Has Served M.F. since Jan 1950
    22. Turner-Evans Lumber - The HIghlander, 2 July 1952; photo c. 1900 of wagons in front of building.
    23. Ray Summorrow - handwritten note, source unknown, that his gin burned in 1928 according to School Board Minutes 12 Mar 1929
    24. Factory Building, Marble Falls - The Highlander, 13 Aug 1964; photo and story about fire that destroyed the building.
    25. Post Office, Marble Falls - Marble Falls Messenger, 10 June 1937; history of the building from 1884 to 1937 by Daisy Rowney Singleton
    26. W. T. Chunn & Company, Double Horn, Texas, List of Debtors
    27. Burnet Bulletin 2 Mar 1939; Advertising for The David G. Burnet Hotel, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Piehl, Managers
    28. Citizens Gazette 1 May 2019; "Help Solve This Mystery." Picture of the interior of J. H. Stapp Furniture Store in Burnet. Where was store located on square?
    29. Burnet Bulletin 5 March 1936; "A. H. Jenkins to Open new lumber yard in Burnet" - "A. H. Jenkins will open a new lumber yard in Burnet on the property he purchased several months ago from the Lampmann estate, which is situated on Highway 66 across the street west of Sam McFarland's Blacksmith Shop."

Historical Businesses - Marble Falls

Advertising brochure- dated 1926

Advertising brochure - dated 1906 or 08

Advertising brochure - dated 1884-1895

Advertising - loose sheets undated

  1. Michel's Drug Store-unsourced newspaper article "The History of Michel's Drug Store" with photos of artifacts from store.
  2. Michel's Drig Store - Marble Falls Messenger 7 Dec 1961; "Trading with Michels a Long Time" - Story told by J. E. Ferguson
  3. Michel's Drug Store - The Picayune, 22 Mar 2000, "Michel's Drugs to Close this Week" with photo of family gathered in front of store.
  4. Michel's Drug Store - River Cities Tribune, 3 Mar 2000, "Marble FAlls Landmark Main Street Building Sold" with photo of Duane and Dianne Michel behind the soda fountain
  5. Advertising list - typewritten list of advertising in a brochure dated 1926
  6. Business list - handwritten list of businesses at specific location dated 1976
  7. Advertising list - from a 1917 unsourced newspaper
  8. Gibson's Discount Center, The Highlander, 13 May 1976; drawing of store to be completed by Aug 1976
  9. Gibson's Discount Center - The Highlander, 19 Aug 1976; photo and caption of ribbon cutting ceremony
  10. Wagon Wheel Manor - The Highlander, 4 March 1976; "...Changes Owners, Name" with photo of new owners at ribbon cuttin ceremony
  11. O'Connor's Tires - The Highlander, 19 Aug 1976; Grand Opening Begins
  12. Lakeland United Super Store, Highway 281; The Highlander, 20 May 1976; photo of inside store
  13. Evans Co stock - Marble Falls Messenger, 24 May 1962
  14. Pure Stone Company - Marble Falls Messenger, 24 May 1962; with photo of physical plant.
  15. Cotton Yard - Marble Falls Messenger, 24 May 1962; with photo of stacked cotton and caption describing location
  16. Bluebonnet Cafe - ad from unsourced newspaper - "The Blue Bonnet Cafe opens Thursday, Oct 31, 1946"
    1. Lake Country Life May 9-15, 2007 "A kitchen that would make Mom proud" by Carson Barker. About the blue Bonnet Cafe.
    2. The Highlander Dec 14-17, 2012; Blue Bonnet honored in TRA oral history project" by Adam Troxtell. One of 8 restaurants recognized in an oral histry project sponsored by the TRA.
  17. Highland Lakes Weekly, 28 Mar 2014; photo and caption of Uptown Theatre in downtown Marble Falls
  18. Highland Lakes Weekly, 21 Mar 2014, Photo and article about Bluebonnet Cafe. "Texas Legend in Marble Falls" by John Hallowell
  19. MARBLE FALLS CO-OPERATIVE MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE - Copy of Sare #1338
  20. Marble Falls Ferry Deed copy as filed in Book X, p. 382 dated 2 Sep 1892
  21. The Picayune 2 Sep 2015; "Historic Uptown on Main closes; new investors sought" Includes picture of building.

Marble Falls - Old Factory Site

    1. Copy of pamphlet about the Factory Building. unsourced.
    2. The Senior Class, Marble Falls High School, Commencement Speech about the Factory Building, 1936
    3. Old copy of factory site description; unsourced.
    4. "A Better Investment" issued by Marble Falls Textile Mills Co.
    5. Highlander newspaper article dated August 8, 1991 "Mathes Workers to Reunite" by Anita Mitchellabout the Mathes Air Conditioning Plant
    6. Photo from Madolyn Frazier's collection; Group of people, no names; on back is "Mathes, 2005". This may be workers from the Mathes plant, but not confirmed.
    7. Texas Parade magazine undated "The Dream That Would Not Die" story about Adam Rankin Johnson's part in the development of the textile factory
    8. Greg Old's article titled "Letter From 'Eyes' of Blind Man Reveals More History" about Adam R. Johnson's part in the development of the textile factory
    9. 1936 article "P.K. Odiorne Remodels Factory Building Into Entertainment Center"
    10. **The Highlander, 26 July 1962; "Down Memory Lane..." about a report on the Cottonseed Oil Mill at Marble Falls"
    11. Copies of photos of the old factory site, with the marble steps of the river, girls standing on the steps, and Cotton and Woolen Mill, c. 1895
    12. post cards with drawing of Adam R. Johnson standing beside marker with factory in background, c. 1887
    13. "Old Factory Building", by Thelma Coe, 1976; 2 double-spaced typewritten pages of history of building.
    14. The HIghlander, 28 Jan 1971. "Marble Falls Needs Angel or Visionary Entrepreneur Would Do!" by Nanette Eventide. photo copy of article urging preservation of old factory site.
    15. Marble Falls Factory Site, 13 page history of the site, by Mrs. Bill Bryson. This may be the narrative for Texas Historical Marker application.
    16. Photocopies of various stages of the factory building, unsourced.
    17. photocopies of archived original photographs of the old building, historical marker, and the "marble" rocks in the river.
    18. Burnet Bulletin, 26 July 2006. "Tourist Center was once a mill." with photos of before and after Chili's, the Hampton Inn, and River CityGrill were constructed.
    19. The Highlander, 13 August 1964. "Spectacular Fire Destroys Marble Falls Landmark" with picture of fire damage.
    20. "Textile Mill Dam Contract Let for $75,000" from unnamed newspaper, 15 October 1925.
    21. Affidavid from J. H. Batson, Secretary of Marble Falls Textile Mills Company, about agreement between R. L. Jay and wive and the Mill for settlement in case of damage from flood.
    22. The Picayune, 27 March 2013, "Old Textile Mill Marker's Relocation Puts History in its Right Place" with photo of Jane Knapik, Caryl Calsyn and Paul Brady. Also a small color photo of the old factory, and a timeline of the business beginning in 1892. [this article missing Sept 2014]
    23. "Marker moved to originall Old Factory Building site" by Jim Goodson; from Highlander, undated. Includes picture of Fay Dockery and Joe Don Dockery

Historical Homes and Buildings, Burnet County

General

BURNET HOMES - Burnet Bulletin, 26 July 1962. Photos and brief descriptions of homes.

Photo group 1:

      1. O. T. Shugart built his house in what is now Hayes Addition. It is now known as the old Ira Kennedy home.
      2. Scene on 7th Street shows home now occupied by Mrs. Estalla Fowler. Mrs. Walter Cox lives in the house back of Mrs. Fowler
      3. C. F. Trousdale built this house now occupied by Mrs. Marcelle Wagenfuhr.
      4. The old B. Badger home. Now occupied by the Jim Manns.

Photo Group 2:

    1. R. A. Burnam Home, now occupied by Mrs. E. C. Alexander. George Burnam was born here.
    2. Carl Francis home. Formerly occupied by Prof. A. S. J. Steele and I. H. Shaffer. Now owned and occupied by C. E. Bertling and since rebuilt into two homes.
    3. R. H. Evans Hardware and Badger McDonald Co., now occupied by Barnes Lumber Co.
    4. J. E. Odiorne home. Their children, Mrs. Julia Steele, Lee Odiorne and P. K. Odiorne lived here. It was destroyed by fire.

Photo Group 3:

    1. Otto Ebeling built this home, now the Smith Nursing home.
    2. R. H. Evans home before it was destroyed by fire. Temple Lumber Co. stands on this site.
    3. Dr. T. M. Yett home now owned and occupied by I. L. Kennedy. It is next to Giesecke's Supermarket.
    4. J. R. Yett built this home now known as the H. T. Ellison place.

BURNET - Unidentified house on Post Oak Street

BURNET - Austin American-Statesman, 19 Aug 1973. "Early Settlers Built Homes to Last in Burnet County", with photos of Rocky Rest, Judge Cook home, and George Whitaker home.

BURNET - Handwritten list of "Old Houses in Burnet" with their owners and uses

BURNET - List of historical tour houses and owners

BURNET - Typed copy of 14 Nov 1912 Burnet Bulletin article, "Burnet's Classical Homes and their Names"

BURNET - unidentified building at 304 S. Main; originally built in in 1915 in an alley between two other shops, including a pharmacy on the north side. Descriptive article about renovation for new business moving in: "The Napping Mouse" from The Picayune, 3 May 2017. Picture of owners Berenice and Danny Dugain with old advertising found on wall.

MARBLE FALLS - Two of the Early Homes of Marble Falls shows picture and information on the former Bob Evans home, and a home built by the Crosby's located in Orchard Heights section.

    1. CASTLE - Burnet; "A Burnet Fairy Tale", Lake Country Life Magazine, Vol 3, No 30, page 22, Burnet Bulletin, 26 Nov 2008; with small photo, history of the house.
    2. COOK - Burnet; Newspaper article and Texas Historical Landmark information about Old Cook Home, 1968.

EBBELING - Marble Falls. Lake Country Life, 9-15 March 2011, "Purple Marks the Spot" by Dale Fry; about the historic Otto Ebeling home built in 1891 at 601 Avenue F in Marble Falls, with picture

    1. EXXON STATION - BURNET - Citizens Gazette 13 Mar 2013 "Burnet history to turn another page with station's demise" - regarding old Humble, Enco, Exxon service station at corner of Highway 281 and 29. Station was owned by Esther and A. W. Warden. April 13th issue features a picture of the construction of the new Valero gas station and convenience store at this site.

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MARBLE FALLS - March 27, 2002 information sheet with picture. Was located at Second and Main

FOWLER-LECHOW - Information on house located at 610 Avenue F, Marble Falls

GIBBS - CR 340; "The Gibbs House: Preserving our past" Burnet Bulletin, 9 March ,2005; with pictures of home.

GLOBE THEATRE - Bertram

    1. "Musicial Restore Bertram's Globe Theatre" by John Hollowell, with pictures of Zachery Hamilton and Lance Regier, owners, and a picture of the theater. Highland Lakes Weekly, May 2013.Burnet Bulletin 8 May 2013; "Owners breathing life back into Bertram's Globe Theatre, includes photo of Lance Regler and Zach Hamilton standing in front of theatre.
    2. Burnet Bulletin 2 Dec 2015; picture of Globe Theatre with markee "Tonight Hudgins
    3. Burnet Bulletin 9 Dec 2015; "The Globe marks its return" by Christi Bertelson. Grand opening set for Feb. 27. Includes several pictures
    4. The Highlander 11 Dec 2015; "Blobe Theatre opens its doors once again" with pictures.
    5. Burnet Bulletin 24 Feb 2016; "Globe Theater re-opening"
    6. The Picayune 24 Feb 2016; "Globe Theatre comes full circle" by Daniel Clifton with pictures
    7. Burnet Bulletin 2 Mar 2016; "Blobe Theatre celebrates with red-carpet grand re-oipening on Feb. 27" - includes pictures
    8. The Picayune 1 Feb 2017; "Globe Theatre drives down memory lane with classic cars and rock 'n' roll roots" by Daniel Clifton

HANSFORD - Burnet. "Burnet home still an eye-catcher after 119 years" unknown newspaper, unknown date, Victorian home at 200 N. Main St, Burnet. A previous owner was Judge J G Crook

HARDIN-USSERY - Picture and written information on the house built on or before 20 Aug 1892

HOAG-FAUBION-FUCHS - Lake Country Life 21 April 2010; "Arts and Crafts bungalow still a snug home" by Ashleigh Whaley. Home located on Avenue F in Marble Falls, built 1910

HOLLAND - Burnet; "Burnet County's Oldest Home", Typewritten article written by Alta Holland Gibbs about the Holland home.

HOOVER CABIN - Hoover's Valley; "Hoover's Cabin, Old Mystery Cabin Reveals Historic Tale", by Daniel Clifton, The Picayune, 19 Sept 2007

MARBLE FALLS CABINS - Unknown source; "Still Working" undated article about cedar post hay barns east of Marble Falls on FM 1431.

MCGILL BUILDING - Bertram; Series of posts from Rootsweb/Ancestry Message Board, "A. B. McGill Building in Bertram" Feb 2012, telling history and various posters' family members associated with the building.

MICHEL - Marble Falls; "Old house gets new family, new life" The Highlander 1 Feb 1979; original Michel home built in 1894, now owned by Kidd family

PEPPER CABIN - near Marble Falls; Austin American, 27 Feb 1966; "Log Cabin Still Strong Though 126 Years Old" by R. B. Hess. Built in 1936 by William Pepper & part of Camp Peniel

ROBERTS Home - Marble Falls; River Cities Tribune, 12 July 2002; "Marble Falls was Last Home to Texas Governor O. M. Roberts" with picture of home and the governor.

SAMPSON-TAYLOR - Burnet Bulletin, 18 March 1993, "Burnet's Oldest Building" Sampson-Taylor Building

VANDEVEER BUILDING - Burnet; "A ranger's building" Lake Country Life Magazine section Fol 5 No 26 pg 14, 27 Oct 2010, Vandeveer Bldg

VANDEVEER BUILDING - Burnet; "Then and Now - The Oldest Building in Burnet" by Darrell Debo - The Burnet Bulletin 21 Feb 1974; The old lodge building in Burnet

VANDEVEER CABIN - Burnet Post card showing Vandeveer House (Ft. Croghan)

VANDEVEER - Citizens Gazette, 3 Jun 2009, pg 3 - "Historic Homestead" "Home sweet home has rich tradition"; home at 501 South Main designated by City of Burnet as one of the historic buildings within the city limits. Picture of Crista Bromley and family receiving plaque from city.

WALKING TOUR - Burnet; "Historic Burnet" booklet prepared by City of Burnet Historical Board.

WARREN HOME - Burnet; Unsourced newspaper, Aug 1960, "Origin of Home Traced in Burnet" about the granite A. L. Warren house in the north section of Burnet, with photo.

YETT - Marble Falls; Lake Country Life, magazine insert Vol 4 No 43 pg 14, 24 Feb 2010 - about Marble Falls home at 501 Sixth St, originally owner by W. D. Yett.

Airy Mount - Adam R. Johnson Home

    1. “Highlander” newspaper 18 Aug 1983; “The Houses that General Johnson Built” with pictures
    2. “Burnet Bulletin-Marble Falls Messenger” 1 Sep 1988; “Airy Mount is a breezy and restful haven” with pictures
    3. Transcription of article from “Burnet Bulletin” 6 Jan 1911 entitled “A Family Reunion”, 2 pages (2 copies)
    4. "Airy Mount" by Tommy Dorbandt Potts, 7 pages; another copy with 3 more pages
    5. Photocopy of article from “Frontier Times” summer 1959 entitled “Blind Builder” by Mary Johnson Posey, 3 pages with pictures
    6. Copy of Application Form for Official Texas Historical Marker. Title “Airy Mount, Barn” with supporting documents, 12 pages with duplicate pages of narrative
    7. Correspondence from Texas Historical Commission regarding Historical Marker Application, 5 letters
    8. One page typed information about Airy Mount
    9. 4 pages of scanned pages of Airy Mount
      1. Copy of postcard pertaining to sale of Airy Mount
    10. Copy of newspaper “Burnet Bulletin” undated entitled “Burnet’s Classical Homes and Their Names”, 8 pages
    11. The Picayune article, "Airy Mount: A Tribute to a pioneer family" dated 8 May, 2002
    12. The Picayune Historic Bldgs, dated 16 Dec 2009, 'Airy Mount revives grandeur of old Burnet County
    13. Letter from George Christian to Judge Thomas Ferguson, 1983, about the house.
    14. Letter from Judge Thomas Ferguson to Mrs. John Potts, 1 December 1984, with a list of transfers on Mt. Airy.
    15. black and white photo of Airy Mount with several views and detailing info about the house
    16. 4 color photos of house in disrepair
    17. 2 album sheets of home and barn in disrepair
    18. Highland Lakes Weekly 27 Feb 2015; "Historic Dining in Burnet" - Elizabeth and A.B. Walters have purchased Airly Mount and plant to turn into restaurant called Texas Fine Dining.
    19. Unknown, undated newspaper article entitled "Airy Mount revives grandeur of Old Burnet County" by Rachel Bryson
    20. Citizens Gazette 24 Oct 2018; "Ghost Story"

Badger, Brandt - House and Building

1. Photograph “Badger House, 1973, B. Badger, [dated not able to read]. Engraving over door does not show in picture.” (scanned & archived)

2. Article from Austin American Statesman, dated 28 Dec. 2002. “Making The Past Present”, with pictures.

3. The Burnet County Bulletin, 24 Oct. 1974, “Medallion Marker Dedicated …” with pictures.

4. The Highlander, dated 17 Oct 1974, “Badger Named Historic Landmark”

5. The Burnet County Bulletin, 17 Oct, 1974, with pictures.

6. Photograph, “Badger Building 1883 (Old Country Store) Burnet Square (S. E. Corner)” (scanned & archived)

7. History and description of the Badger Building, 11 pages, Texas Historical Commission Staff, 19 May 1980. Duplicate of 1st page.

8. Document, 30 typed pages, including Abstract, Platt Map, and pictures, by Thomas C. Ferguson, undated.

9. Description of Interpretive Plate w/Medallion., brief history of the Badger House, 6 pages, Burnet County, 14 May 1974.

10. Picture of the Historical Marker, The Highlander Oct 24, 1974.

11. Brandt Badger House Named Historic Landmark article. Two copies. With Pictures

12. Badger House Named Historic Landmark, by Adeline Chrane. With pictures

13. Old Badger Home In MF May Get Historical Plaque article, Sept 30, 1963, with pictures.

14. "Medallion Marker Dedicated at Historic Brandt Badger House", with pictures from Marble Falls Messenger, Oct 24, 1974.

15. “Brandt Badger House Receives Medallion Marker”; has pictures of both the inside and outside of this home.

16. Article as to the size and what is written on the Marker for the Brandt Badger House.

17. Texas Historical Commission Staff ,dated 19 May 1980, Facts given on Historical Marker

18. Burnet Community Center Building, Thomas C. Ferguson, P. O. Box 38, Burnet, TX 78611.

19. History of Badger Building, 30 pages with 2 maps & two pages of pictures

20. Picayune 2/8/06 Centenarian Velma Pinson landmarked Brandt Badger Home in MF

21. Photo negatives of Badger House

22. Photo of Badger House (undated) (scanned & archived)

23. Photo of Captain Badger (undated) with the citation on the back reading "Capt. Badger in front of his insurance office. Note plank porch. Return to Byrna Dean Moore 907 Hill Side Dr. Marble Falls" (scanned & archived)

24. Photo of Capt. Badger beside his house and cistern (undated) with "Capt Badger at home - old granite house." written on back (scanned & archived)

25. Newspaper clipping from Rededication issue of Messenger dated 5/ 24/ 62 with captioned picture of Badger funeral procession

26. 1 - page double spaced typed article written by Byrna Dean Moore about B. Badger House

27. 2 copies of a 7 - page single spaced typed article written by Mrs. Bill Bryson about Badger House and Badger Family including annotations and wording of Brandt Badger House Historical Marker

28. 1 page typed and handwritten rough copy of B. Badger House (# 26 above)

29. copy of newspaper article fromThe Highlander October 24, 1974 titled "Brandt Badger House Receives History Marker" with several poor quality pictures of house, rooms and pictures of people who came to the Marker ceremony

30. "The Way It Was - Badger House has endured for 114 years" The Picayune 19 Jun 2002 by Linda Ware

31. Lake Country Life (Burnet Bulletin insert) 12 Sep 2012; "Badger House" by Steve Snyder - Landmark with photo

32. Citizen's Gazette 18 Jun 2014; "City making plans for historic building" "Facelift, new tenants planned"

33. Llano County Journal 24 Sep 2014; "Burnet moving to accommodate Wedding Oak Winery downtown" BEDC approved agreement to establish a winery in the old Badger Building.

34. The Picayune 8 Oct 2014; "Winery venture to revive historic Badger building on Burnet square" by Connie Swinney.

34. Burnet Bulletin 23 Mar 2016; "Badger redo moving ahead" by Alexandria Randolph

35. Citizens Gazette 12 Apr 2017; "Badger Building facelift to start soon" with picture of building.

36. Citizens Gazette 28 June 2017; "City to move soon on building redo" with picture of building.

37. Citizens Gazette 9 May 2018; picture of Badger Building. Work has started on renovation. Another picture appears in the 11 May 2018 issue of The Highlander. A 3rd picture appeared on the 11 July issue of Citizens Gazette.

38. Citizens Gazette 16 May 2018; "Winery will make building its new home."

39. Burnet Bulletin 23 May 2018; "Demolition of Badger Building yields surprise." Upon removal of old flooring, contractor finds large cistern.

40. Unknown newspaper/unknown date; 2 pictures of historic Badger building showing progress in its renovation.

41. Highland Lakes Weekly 20 Sep 2019; "Wedding Oak Winery opening with pictures.

42. Citizens Gazette 25 Sep 2019; "Open for Business" "Burnet winery set to occupy Badger Building" - new Wedding Oak Winery opens its doors.

Branch Home -

  1. 2 Copies of picture of home located in Bagdad

Bryson Place

1. Three pages, typed description of the Bryson home, including history of the building and its builder. Built in 1906 by John and Milda Bryson.

2. Newspaper copy, The Burnet Bulletin, 16 Sept 1982, with photos of the Bryson home and Bryson descendants, Katheryn Bryson Perrin, Blake Bryson Patrick, Estelle Bryson, Fay Bryson Richardson, Wilson Perrin and Mary Blake Bryant. Occasion was Bryson place named a Historical Landmark.

3. Three pages: typed list of Burnet County Historical Markers.

4. Citation for Bryson Home historical marker

5. Three pages of Xeroxed photos of the Bryson home and property. Poor quality copies. Originals not in file.

6. "Bryson marker unveiled/Four generations have enjoyed historic home"; The Highlander 16 Sep 2982

7. Burnet; "Home sees six generations" ; Burnet Bulletin, 10 Mar 1980, about the old Bryson home owned by Tom Perrin; many photos.

Cavin (Bluebonnet House) (Dorbandt House) - US 281, between Burnet and Marble Falls

  1. Abstract of Title, transcribed from originals; 292 acres owned by N. A. Cavin
  2. Abstract of Title, copy of handwritten transfers of propert, starting with #1, Logan Vandeveer; #2 and # missing from package
  3. Photo of old rock house with field of bluebonnets in foreground
  4. "Legend to Live Again" Highlander, 27 Jan 1977, w/picture of historic gray stone farm house 2 miles north of Marble Falls. 4 former occupants: Cavins, Dorbandts, Odiorne, Konvickas.
  5. The Highlander, 29 July 1976; photo of house, no caption.
  6. Lake Country Life 11-17 April 2007; "Marble Falls landmark an icon" Cavin House; includes picture of home in Bluebonnets
    1. Austin American-Statesman, 21 May 2014; Dorbandt House selected by Preservation Texas as endangered property; w/photo.
    2. The Highlander May 23-26, 2014; "Historic house gets 'endangered' label"
    3. Order of ownership from 1853-1976; source: from a Facebook post to Burnet County Historical Commission, 29 June 2016 from Doug Smith
    4. Austin American-Statesman 21 May 2014; "Preservationists stump for pieces of Texas lore" - includes information on Dorbandt House
    5. Highland Lakes Weekly 30 May 2014; "A delegation from the Burnet County Historical Commission notified that the Dorbandt House is listed by Preservation Texas as one of 12 Most Endangered Places in Texas"

Christian-Matern Home - Marble Falls

    1. Picayune, 16 April 1997, "Christian-Matern House to get Texas Historical Marker" with photo of house and Caryl Calsyn on the porch.
    2. unknown newspaper, 8 April 1997; "Historical marker to be dedicated to Christian-Matern house" .
    3. River Cities Tribune, 7 Dec 2001; photo of Christian-Matern house decorated for Christmas.
    4. The Picayune, 11 Dec 2002, "Museum Open House is Tribute to Christian Family" with pictures of Chrisian Family. Josephine Christian, her mother, Juliet Johnson Christian, Ethel Johnson Guthrie. Second picture is of owner of home, Caryl Calysn and George E. Christian, descendant of original owners of house. Third picture is of the home decorated for Christmas.
    5. The Picayune, 2 Dec 2009, "Marble Falls Victorian home to hose traditional holiday season open house," Christian-Matern home at 603 Seventh St.
    6. Photo of home from early 1890s when it was new. Highland Lakes Weekly, 23 Nov 2012
    7. Picayune, 30 Nov 2011, "Old
    8. Victorian Home in Marble Falls to Welcome Visitors for Christmas Event" with picture of Caryl Calsyn, owner.
    9. Picayune, 22 Feb 2012, "Picayune builds foundation for historical Home", by Raymond V. Whelan
    10. The Highlander 3 Nov 2012; "Victorian Christmas home to open Saturday night"
    11. The Highlander 21 Nov 2017; "Victorian Christmas open house at 125-year-old Marble Falls home" - includes picture of Jane Knapik and Caryl Calsyn decorating tree.
    12. Burnet Bulletin 22 Nov 2017; "Victorian Christmas Open House at 125-year-old Marble Falls home with picture of Jane Knapik and Caryl Calsyn"
    13. The Picayune 29 Nov 2017; "See Christmas past at historic Victorian home in Marble Falls.
    14. Highland Lakes Weekly 8 Dec 2017; members from Falls on Colorado Museum gathered for Victorian Christmas Open House
    15. Burnet Bulletin 6 Dec 2017; pictures taken at Victorian Christmas
    16. The Picayune 28 Nov 2018; "Victorian home welcomes holiday guests" by Jennifer Fierro. Inncludes picture of Caryl Calsyn with her Christmas tree.
    17. Highland Lakes Weekly 7 Dec 2018; Picture of Caryl Calsyn's Victoria Christmas open house at the Christian-Matern House.

Craddock House - Burnet

    1. Lake Country Life, magazine insert Vo 3 No 22, pg 14 "This house has stories" a
    2. bout the Charley Craddock House
    3. The Highlander, 16 Mar 2012, "Action Needed to Save the Craddock House" by JoAnn Myers, letter to the editor. Also on same page is letter to editor from Nanette Stephens about the house.
    4. The Highlander 27-30 Dec 2013; "Craddock house here to stay" by James Walker
    5. DailyTrib.com article on move of Craddock house.
    6. The Highlander 12 Dec 2014, "Craddock House prepped for move to Airy Mount Development."
    7. The Picayune 11 Feb 2015; "Craddock House Move - New home, new purpose" by Jared Fields
    8. Burnet Bulletin 11 Feb 2015; "On the move!/Historic house takes to street on trip to hill" by James Walker. Article about Craddock house being moved to grounds of Airy Mount
    9. Highland Lakes Weekly 13 Feb 2015; pictures of Craddock House being moved to grounds of Airy Mount
    10. Highland Lakes Weekly 27 Feb 2015. Complete article about Craddock House move and A.B. Walters creating historic dining district on the gounds of Airy Mount

Fuchs (Fox), Conrad Home - Horseshoe Bay

    1. Historical Marker text and application narrative, 1974
    2. Picayune 26 Sep 2017; "Fuchs House important part of HSB heritage" by Lew K. Cohn
    3. The Picayune 4 Oct 2017; "Historic Fuchs House to undergo refurbishment" by Connie Swinney. Horseshoe Bay to preserve home in 1300 block of Stagecoach, on Thanksgiving Mountain.
    4. The Highlander 10 Oct 2017; "Committee seeking volunteers to help with Fuchs House" by Lew K. Cohn.
    5. The Highlander 31 Aug 2018; "Committee meets to discuss Fox House fundraiser" by Don Eckelbarger. Includes picture of the house and another picture of the committee. (Missing 10/28/2019)
    6. Horseshoe Bay Beacon (Fall Guide); "1880's Fuchs House is a Hidden Gem" with picture of house.
    7. The Highlander 3 May 2019; "Area's historic houses deserve chance" by Caryl Calsyn, with pictures of Fuchs House that is in need of preservation.
    8. The Highlander, 5-8 July 2013, 'Horseshoe Bay council to discuss tax relief, also mentioned gift of Fox House to council. (Missing 10/28/2019)
    9. Horseshoe Bay; Part of a flyer advertising German Settlers Party, 22 April 1985, at the old Adolph Fuch home, now in Horseshoe Bay.
    10. Burnet Bulletin 3 May 2019; "Area's historic houses deserve chance" by Caryl Calsyn, with pictures of Fuchs House that is in need of preservation.
    11. The Highlander 17 May 2019; 2 photographs: 1) Picture of Conrad Fuchs, original owner of Fuchs House, and "Fuchs' House Fundraising Fun" with picture of golfer, Sally Stemac as part of golf tournament to raise money for restoration of Fuchs House. Also 3rd picture entitled "Historical Commission explores Fuchs House" with picture of Jane Knapik showing fellow members photographs of Fuchs House.
    12. Marble Falls Messenger 24 May 1962; "picture of the Old Fuchs House (Now the Krumm Ranch Home)
    13. The Highlander 14 May 2019; "Fuchs' House survival crucial to county's preservation" by Savanna Gregg. Includes picture of house.
    14. The Horseshoe Bay Beacon 2 May 2019; "Preserving History" by Caryl Calsyn
    15. The Highlander 2 July 2019; "Fuchs' House Fundraiser" with pictures of participants of First Annual Fuchs' House Golf Tournament.
    16. The Highlander 3 Sep 2019; "Selling HSB Fuchs House would 'save it'" by Lew K. Cohn
    17. The Highlander 24 Jan 2020; "Fuchs House goes on marker" by Lew K. Cohn.

Liberty Hall - Marble Falls

  1. The Picayune 24 Apr 2002; "Liberty Hall contains 115 years of history" by Linda Ware
  2. Lake Country Life (undated); "A gathering place for pioneers" by Dale Fry
  3. Page from romantic-getaways-texas.com/texas-bed-and-breakfasts; "Unique Romantic Getaways" - about Liberty Hall Guest Haus
  4. Lake Country Life 27 Aug/2 Sep 2008; "A gathering place for pioneers" by Dale Fry. Includes picture of Liberty Hall.

Rocky Rest - Burnet

  1. Copies of information on Rocky Rest marker file from Texas Historical Commission (5 pgs)
  2. Photograph of Rock Rest
  3. "Rock Resty, The Old With the New" by June Kilstofte from San Antonio Express Magazine 16 July 1950
  4. The Highlander 2 April 1970; Picture of home with info "Rocky Rest---Located at 404 South Water Street in Burnet, the home was built in 1860 by General Adam R. Johnson, Confederate cavalryman, to keep out the Indians,,. It was used as a Burnet school house for five years after the Civil War, 1866-71. Presently it is the home of Dr. and Mrs. Joe Shepperd."
  5. Austin American-Statesman 19 Aug 1973, with picture of Rocky Rest
  6. Burnet Bulletin 19 Sep 1985; "Hill Country Review/Stonework in Shepperd home is unique" with many exterior and interior pictures"

Russell-McFarland Homestead - Burnet County

  1. Application for Historical Marker, dated1978
  2. History of Sam McFarland House
  3. note card with description of underground cistern
  4. copy of floorplan
  5. Letter from Mrs. Bill Bryson to Texas Historical Commission, 22 May 1978, describing more research on the homestead
  6. Burnet County Bulletin, 12 Oct 1978, "Homestead to Receive Historical Marker"
  7. notes about the dedication of marker
  8. Texas Certificate of Death, 1917, W. H. Russell
  9. Words on the Official Texas Historical Building Marker - Russell-McFarland Homestead

Wallace House

  1. Old Wallace Home - Marble Falls - see also surname file - Wallace, et al
    1. Highlander, 12 Aug 1976, "Old Wallace Home to Be Restored, Opened", with many photos.
    2. Lake Country Life magazine insert, Vol 4 No. 40, 3 Feb 2010 "Centennial home" about The Wallace Guest House at 910 Third Street in Marble Falls.
    3. The Highlander, 11 Aug 1983, "Old houses find new future in Marble Falls." Story and photos about the 20-room Johnson home and The Wallace House on Third Street.
    4. The Picayune, 10 Oct 2007, "Wallace House on Third Street deemed magical place by many"

Historical Homes and Buildings, Galveston

    1. Article about Center of the Strand restoration

Historical Homes and Buildings, Llano

see Llano County

Historical Markers

(see also name of individual marker: e.g., "School, Mt. Blanc")

    1. List of Historical Markers in Burnet County, From Burnet TXGenWeb page.
  1. The Picayune, 2 Jan 2005; "Historical Markers Connect Today with Yesterday", by Daniel Clifton.
    1. Daily Tribune 1 Nov 2009, "The History behind some Texas historic markers in Burnet" by Rachel Bryson
    2. Application for marker, Captain Jesse Burnam, 2013

Holland Quarry

    1. Article from the Burnet Bulletin, dated April 16, 1936, page 36.
    2. Article from Deed Book 3, page 424-425 for A. G. Hale and wife, Lizzie A. Hale to J. J. Felder

Holland Springs

    1. Two pages from the Burnet Bulletin, dated Thursday, October 23, 1969. "Historic Holland Springs Given State Historical Society Marker In Sunday Afternoon Ceremonies.", with pictures of Mrs. Alta Holland Gibbs and other relatives attending the ceremony. Extensive history of the area is included.
    2. Lake Country Life, , supplement to Burnet Bulletin 29 Apr - 5 May 2009, "Site Served as burnet School", by Dale Fry. Article about history of the site, with picture.
    3. Historical Marker text from 1969.
    4. Correspondence with Texas State Historical Survey Committee regarding approval of inscription of historical marker.
    5. One-half page typed description of history of Holland Springs. Source unknown.

Hoover's Valley

    • Photo of Thanksgiving At The George Norris Home In Hoover’s Valley, 1904. Standing, left to right: Mrs. Conway, Mrs. George Norris, Mrs. Oscar Norris, Mrs. Mack Breazeale, Mrs. Worth Gunn, Miss Ellie Norris and Mack Breazeale. Front row, left to right: George Norris, Oscar Norris, D. C. Norris, Worth Gunn, Clarice Norris, Uncle Tommy Norris, Pauline Norris and Randolph Haile. Reproduction was made from an old photo.
    • Four typewritten pages by Joy Taylor with information about Hoover's Valley.
    • Burnet Bulletin 27 Oct 1983, "Hoover Valley Happenings" by Dorothy Henderson. About Hoover's Valley Cemetery Hoover's Valley Schoolhouse
    • The Picayune, 12 Jun 2002, "The Way It Was; The enchantment of Hoover's Valley"
    • The Picayune, 19 Sep 2007, "Hoover's Cabin, Old mystery cabin reveals historic tale."
    • The Highlander, 2 Apr 1973 (year unclear), "Cemetery Tombstone Inscriptions Reveal Hoover's Valley History."
    • The Highlander, 8 Aug 2012; "The enchantment and founding of Hoover's Valley" - Part 1 and Part 2 - by Linda Ware
    • Lake Country Life, 23-29 July 2014; "Hoover history" by Glynis Crawford Smith. Names memtioned were Rev. Isaac Hoover, Anman, and Haynes.
    • Hill Country Magazine, Summer 2008; "Cabin Fever" by John Hallowell. Carol and Martin Langford restore original log cabin of Isaac Hoover. A "Blessing of the Cabin" was held on 18 May 2008. Includes pictures of the cabin and the Langfords.
    • 2018 Newcomers' Guide/Highland Lakes Newspapers, pg 33; "he backstory of Hoover's Valley

Horseshoe Bay

    1. Supplement Published by The Highlander, December 2, 1971, “A Total Resort Community”. Thirty six pages of pictures and information on the Developers and of the property. Pictures of the homes of Fuchs and Krumm.
    2. The Highlander 22 Oct 1987; "Mitchel loves job" by Mark Hager. Includes picture of Ron Mitchell.
    3. Burnet Bulletin 19 Jan 1989; "Horseshoe Bay group agrees to pay settlement" - Horseshoe Bay Property Owners Association agreed to pay sum to widow of Texas Ranger Stan Guffey's widow in lue of pursuing wrongful death lawsuit.
    4. Newspaper article from The River City Tribune July 30, 2004 titled “Young Jaffe, III, named vice president at Horseshoe Bay”
    5. Newspaper article from The River Cities Tribune June 4, 2004 titled “Escondido to be built at Horseshoe Bay” about the former Dillon Ranch being turned into a private lakeside golf preserve
    6. Hill Country Magazine Winter 2004 “Marriott Opens in Horseshoe Bay”
    7. The River Cities Tribune September 10, 2004 “Marriot Hotel expands corporate team” to include General Manager Ron Paynter, Director of Marketing Joe Reardon, Director of Engineering Rudolfo Guzman, Director of Event Management Mary Beth Drobny, Director of Food and Beverage Jason Pollard, Director of Human Resources Alexis Powell, Director of Room Operations Lisa Guest, Director of Finance and Accounting John Heneke
    8. Four Maps from Byrna Dean Moore files, includes First Phase Master Plat
  1. 2014 Lake Country Newcomers' Guide; Horseshoe Bay facts.
    1. The Highlander 24 April 2015; "Leadership changing in Horseshoe Bay. Assistant Fire Chief Stephanie Black appointed Assistant Fire Chief.
    2. The Highlander 28 April 2015; "Fundraising done for iconic lighthouse" by Emily Hilley-Sierzchula.
    3. The Picayune 18 Jan 2017; "Texas Ranger who helped save girl's life remembered." - Horseshoe Bay to honor Stanley Guffey 30 years later.
    4. Highland Lakes Weekly 27 Jan 2017; pictures of dedication of marker to Stanley Guffey
    5. The Highlander 26 June 2018; "Garden dedication honors 'Those Who Serve'" including picture of the fountain's base
    6. Burnet Bulletin 11 July 2018; "Honor Garden dedication draws more than 200." Includes two pictures of the Armed Forces Honor Garden at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church dedication service.
    7. Highland Lakes Weekly 31 Aug 2018; "Kingsland in 1971--Part 2" by John Hallowell. Includes information on the founding of Horseshoe Bay and a picture of the Norman Hurd statue.
    8. Highland Lakes Weekly 29 Jan 2021; article by John Hallowell. A history of Horseshoe Bay with pictures.

HOSPITALS

Hospital, Allen

  1. Picture of Allen Clinic and Hospital
  2. Burnet Bulletin 17 Jan 1974; "Allen Clinic and Hospital Announces Change" - announces closing of hospital section of Clinic.

Hospital, Llano/Marble Falls Project [Scott & White]

    1. Citizens Gazette, 21 July 2004, “New Clinic on the Horizon
  1. Llano News 24 May 2006 "Lake of the Hills Medical Center site announced, city questions legality of Burnet County Location" by Glynis Crawford Smith
    1. Llano Buzz, 21 Jun 2006, "Court Order Halts Hospital Project"
    2. Llano Buzz, 24 May 2006, "Fight Over Regional Hospital Continues"
    3. Llano Buzz, 14 June 2006, "City Sues Hospital"
    4. Llano Buzz, 26 July 2006, "Need for Clarification" opinion piece by Kevin A. Leeper, CEO of Llano Memorial Healthcare System
    5. Llano Buzz, 3 Jan 2007, “Hospital Project Awaits Partner”
    6. Burnet Bulletin, 3 Jan 2007; “Health Care Likely to Stay Top Priority”, with architect rendering of Lake of the Hills Regional Medical Center Hospital, Seton
    7. Llano County Journal, 12 Jan 2011, "A New Life: Scott & White, Llano Merge".
    8. River Cities Tribute 18 Dec 2011; "Couple donates $1M to hospital project." Robert and Barbara McFarland
    9. River Cities Tribune, 28-29, 2012, Scott & White speeds up opening of new Marble Falls hospital.
    10. The Highlander April 27-30 2012; "New hospital to open 2 years earlier"
    11. The Highlander 18 Dec 2012; "S&W Baylor Healthcare Merges/No Change for Local Hospital plans"
    12. Highland Lakes Weeky, 15 Mar 2013, Picture of first stage of project and CEO Keven Leeper.
    13. The Picayune 29 May 2013; "Phase 1 is done for new medical center". "Ribbon-cutting for Marble Falls Specialty Clinic is May 31"
    14. The Highlander 4 Jun 2013; "Scott & White's First Phase Opens." Shows ribbon cutting of new clinic.
    15. Highland Lakes Weekly, 21 Feb 2014, Photo and caption of progress on the new Scott & White Hospital
    16. Highland Lakes Weekly, 18 July 2014; Pictures of construction of new hospital
    17. Highland Lakes Weekly, 21 Aug 2015; Picture of the new Baylor Scott & White Medical Center which opened at the end of July. Also a picture of Wayne and Eileen Hurd.
    18. The Highlander 2 Jan 2015; Marble Falls positioned as expanding medical hub" - includes picture of new Scott & white hospital scheduled for completion in Fall 2015.
    19. The Highlander 31 July 2015; "Baylor Scott & White - Marble Falls to open Monday" - shows ribbon cutting.The Highlander 28 July 2015; "One week countdown is on for opening of new hospital. Includes picture of Angie Justice, RN, obstetrics manager
    20. The Picayune 29 July 2015; "Marble Falls hospital could drive healthy growth and economy"

Hospital, Seton

  1. Citizens Gazette, 21 July 2004, "New Clinic on the Horizon"
  2. Burnet Bulletin, 21 July 2004, "Seton Groundbreaking" with group picture of dignitaries and shovels at site of new Marble Falls Hospital

Hospital, Shepperd

    1. Lake Country Life, 19-25 May 2010, "Burnet's first Modern Hospital Remains" by James Walker. Article and photo about the Shepperd Memorial Hospital, which closed in 1992.
    2. Files pertaining to Shepperd Hospital c. 1960 -- 6 separate folders of material.
      1. Architects
      2. Hospital
      3. Publicity
      4. Estes
      5. Federal
      6. Minues of Board of Directors
    3. Unknown newspaper, January 1991, "Burnet has History of Medical Care", by Lucile O'Donell, about medical service in Burnet County; mentions Sheppherd Hospital.
    4. Picture of hospital
    5. Burnet Bulletin 27 Nov 1986; picture of Shepperd Memorial Hospital Friends Auxiliary President Virginia Wayland.
    6. The Highlander 14 Oct 1971; Shepperd Hospital Plans Open House" by Greg Olds.

END OF HOSPITALS

Hudson Bend, TX -

Three typewritten pages about Hudson Bend and Tck Cemetery.

Hurricanes

    1. The Llano News September 14, 2005 “Katrina refugees spend week in Llano”
    2. Burnet Bulletin September 21, 2005 “Angel Fuel Fund gives wings, fuel for area pilots on rescues”
    3. Burnet Bulletin September 14, 2005 “Hamilton Valley opens doors to evacuees”
    4. Llano News September 27, 2005 “Llano opens city – as well as its heart and arms – to evacuees fleeing Hurrican Rita on Texas coast”
    5. River Cities Tribune, 10/21/2005 “Hurricanes bring 41 new families into Marble Falls”

Ichthyol Plant

    1. Letter to the City Offices, Burnet, TX from Finn, Van Dusen and Goodman.
    2. Article copied from Bertram Enterprises dated 6/3/26 regarding Ichthyol Mining.
    3. Hand written Articles dated April 19, 1934, Dec. 6, 1934, Dec. 20, 1934, Jan 24, 1935, Mar. 7, 1935, Jan. 21, 1937, all regarding the Ichthyol Plant.

Immigration Trails

    1. Page from The Victoria Advocate, from 88th Anniversary 1846-1934 edition; “As An Eastern Map Maker Saw Texas in 1837”, an early map of Texas, New Mexico and Indian Territory.
    2. Map, untitled, and undated, showing Early Migrant Trails east of the Mississippi.
    3. Two pages, typewritten, from South Plains Genealogical Society, undated, “Areas of Settlement in Ten Year Periods.”
    4. Three pages, mimeographed , undated, source not stated, “Areas of Settlement in Ten Year Periods”
    5. Nine pages, beginning with 1800, each page a map of migration routes of that period. Source unknown.
    6. Map, “Settled Areas 1800”
    7. Map, “Early U.S. Emigrant Trails East of the Mississippi River”, with names of trails marked.
    8. Map, “Texas in 1837” copied from Homer S. Thrall, A Pictorial History of Texas, 1879”
    9. Map, “The Vasquez Campaign, March 1842”, from Attack and Counterattack by Joseph Milton
    10. Map, “Texas, Early Pioneer Days”, provided by Pioneer Flour Mills, San Antonio
    11. Austin Genealogical Society newsletter, Dec 1968, that has article about maps.

Imprints on Texas History

    • Brochure, Imprints on Texas History, an Annotated Bibliography of General Land Office Publications, (1836-1975).

Indian Camps

    1. Newspaper article from The Highlander by Frank C. Rigler dated February 1, 1973 titled “News from the Indian Camps” detailing events of raids on Adams cattle in 1867 including pictures of Kiowa chief Lone Wolf and Comanche chief Horseback
    2. Map of North America showing principal locations of various tribes in US and Canada
    3. "A Survey of Indian Life in Texas" by Victor J. Smith; Frontier Times Vol 18, 8/41, pg 491
    4. "The Life, Time and Wives of Chief Quanah Parker" by Stella Gipson Polk, The Highlander 22 Apr 1976
    5. "Excavation Drawing to End on Texas' Oldest Dwelling" by David Crowder; The Highlander 7 July 1977; Rocky Point Archeological Site
    6. The Medallion Spring 2012 (Texas Historical Commission), pg 6-9; "Quanah's Quest/Heritage Tourism Trail Honors Comanche Chief's Legacy"
    7. Copy of photograph titled "Quanah Parker Burial"

Indian Depredations - Miscellaneous Papers

    1. No. 130 "Petition from the Citizens of Burnet County for Rangers, dated 20 April 1854. Includes list of petitioners.
    2. No. 116 "Petition from the Citizens of Hamiltons Valley, dated 14 Sep 1853. Requests a Company of Rangers
    3. Original copy from Letters of Governor Bell regarding petition of citizens of Hamilton Valley for military protections from indian depredations.
    4. No. 30 "Petition from Citizens of Burnet County to Sam Houston" dated 25 July 1860 asking for relief from indian raids
    5. List of Claim numbers for the US Court of Claims for Indian Depredations
    • #8305, Robert R. Allen
    • #2264, Martin Corker
    • #3030, John Davis
    • #2292, Samuel Holland
    • #2263, John B. Pankey
    • #6605, Lewis Thomas
    • # 170 James C. Taylor, Gillespie County

2. Pages from "Texas Indian Papers 1860-1916" about Report of Indian Depredations in Llano County

3. Indian Depredations in Texas, by Wilbarger, pages 624-627 and 646- 651

4. It Occurred In Kimble, Indian depredations in Kimble county, pages 114-117 and 136-137

5. Copy of letter from Office of Indian Affairs, 1866 about captives from Gillespie County. Mentions names.

6. Border Captives, 1865 by Carl Coke Rister; page 130-131; mentions Gillespie County.

7. Pages from "The West Texas Frontier" by Joseph Carroll McConnell, 1939 that pertain to Burnet County, plus index of book.

  • #306 - Robert Adams
  • #321 - Benjamin Van Hook and Mosiac Scaggs
  • #374 - A. D. Hamlin
  • #404 - Fight 9 Miles SW of Bertram
  • #409 - Mr. Cook
  • #410 - Johnathan P. Ragle, Lewis Jackson, Lorenzo Holland
  • #425 - Parson Hoover
  • #441 - John McGill
  • #457 - Waford Johnson
  • #493 - Bob Sampson and Joe Allen
  • #514 - Lum Tedford and Sam Binion
  • #515 - Killing of Benson and capture of son
  • #545 - Murder of Mr. Jackson
  • #641 - Marion Smith
  • #710 - Sam Brooks, M. J. Bolt
  • #784 - Fight in NW Burnet County

8. Pages copied from Indian Depredations in Texas by J.W. Wilbarger covering the chapters dealing with Blanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Kimble, Llano, Mason, San Saba, and Uvalde Counties along with a chapter on Big Foot Wallace and the Fight at Packsaddle Mountain. Mentions many individuals killed or wounded by the Indians.

9.The Highlander February 17, 1972 "More Ranchers Hit By Indians" by Frank C. Rigler gives brief accounts of claims made by Thomas Noble, Samuel E. Holland, John Davis, Philander P. Pankey, Mahlon H.Corker, Lewis Thomas, James P. Magill, A.R. Johnson, and Robert R. Allen. Also shown in the article were copies of signatures for Samuel E. Holland, J.A. Crews, A.J.Cooper, Francis Lacy, H.H. Edwards, J.P. Noble, John Davis, Byron H. Cavin, James P. Magill, David B. Holland, and Thomas A. Turner.

Indian Depredations, Baker

    • Copies of claims to the US Court of Claims for Indian Depredations, #3879, John and George Baker

Indian Depredations, Burleson

    • Copies of claims to the US Court of Claims for Indian Depredations, #5271 and #6726, John Burleson

Indian Depredations, Hughes

    • Copies of claims to the US Court of Claims for Indian Depredations.#1552, Moses Hughes

Indian Depredations, Seth and R.E. Mabry

    • Copies of claims to the US Court of Claims for Indian Depredations, # 6603, #318, and #667

Indian Depredations, Maltby and Arnett

    • Copies of claims to the US Court of Claims for Indian Depredations #7215, Wm. J. Maltby and George C. Arnett

Indian Marker Tree

    1. One page description and location of tree.
    2. Copy of page from Famous Trees of Texas, Texas Forest Service, 1971, page 177, which gives history of the tree.
    3. Lake Country Life 14 Feb 2007; "Burnet tree shaded Indian Campground" by Chris Crews
    4. The Picayune, 3 Jun 2015; "Burnet shared its roots with Indian Marker Tree" by Jennifer Fierro. About the removal of the tree after it died. Texas A&M Forest Service was notified that the tree had "flamed out." When that happens, it is beyond repair.
    5. The Burnet Bulletin 20 May 2015; "Legendary live oak - Alive no more - Indian Marker tree dies after 170-plus years.
    6. The Picayune 3 June 2015; "Burnet shared its roots with Indian Marker Tree" by Jennifer Fierro

Indian Maps

    1. Visitor's Guide to the Aztec World, NGS 1980
    2. Native American Heritage, A Visitor's Guide,NGS 1991 with Map of Mexico and Central America
    3. Indians of North America

Indian Massacres

    1. Newspaper article from The Highlander by Frank C. Rigler dated Feb.1, 1973 titled “News from the Indian Camps” detailing events of raids on Adams cattle in 1867, including pictures of Kiowa Chief Lone Wolf and Comanche Chief Horseback
    2. Newspaper article from the Highlander, dated February 11, 1960 titled “The Webster Massacre” detailing the events leading to the deaths of the Webster party at Brushy Creek in August 1839 (See also Strickling, Texas Massacre folder for much more information on this event.)
    3. "Webster Massacre Described by the Last White Survivor" The Highlander 17 Jan 1974 - Martha Virginia Webster Strickling Simmons
    4. "Effects of the 1839 Webster Massacre on Burnet's Founding" by Greg Olds The Highlander, undated
    5. "The Webster Massacre, in 1839" Frontier Times Vol 19, September 1942
    6. "The Massacre of John Webster and Party" Frontier Times Vol. One, Oct 1923
    7. Partial copy of magazine article from Frontier Times about John Webster
    8. Newspaper article from The Highlander by Jan Ward dated August 17, 1972 titled “Legion Valley Massacre” detailing fate of Friend family, Mrs. Samantha Johnson and her two children and Mrs. Rebecca Johnson, Miss Amanda Townsend and Malenda Caudle in 1867
    9. Newspaper clipping about “Another Indian Massacre on the Shin Oak Ridge” about the death of Wilford Johnson on August 15, 1863
    10. Newspaper article from The Highlander by Frank C. Rigler dated March 9, 1972 titled “Magill, Crews, and Lacy Give Colorful Reports”
    11. Burnet Bulletin 21 May 1987; "Frontier problems met head on" by Jeff Carroll. Names mentioned: Saray Stinnett, John McSherry, John McCrabb, John Hibbins, George Creath.
    12. The Llano Buzz, February 15, 2005 “The worst Indian atrocity in Llano County’s History” details Legion Valley Indian raid concerning the Friend family and Malinda Caudel
    13. Kingsland Current, 1/4/2006 "Indians massacre Whitlock family at Long Mountain"; also mentioned Isaac Haile
    14. The West Texas Sun, July 1990, "My last battle with Indians; An account of a family tale" by Joe Peacock. About an incident on Council Creek in 1873.
    15. Burnet Bulletin, 14 Dec 1939, "Eighty Years Ago Indians Scalp Man, Take Whiskers", (Llano News). Text Begins: A reminder of the rigors of frontier life in this section of Texas is found in an old copy of the Coleman Democrat Voice, in which Captain J. M. Elkins, pioneer, wrote about the Texas frontier. The murder of "Old Man" Canon is related, among other stories and recently was verified by W. M. Canon, grandson of the slain man, who now lives at Enochs in far West Texas. The story written by Captain Elkins is of interest to all the pioneers here, and is as follows: "In the summer of 1861, the Canon family were living in Brown county on Rocky Creek...."
    16. "Capt. D. W. Roberts tells His Story of the Deer Creek Fight" Marble Falls Messenger Supplement 4 Sep 1913. Indian battle took place near Round Mountain and Cypress Creek, in Blanco County.
    17. "Packsaddle Battle Still Remembered" by Rose Austin, Progressive Farmer
    18. "Indians Liked A. R. Johnson Horses, Part 3 - Two Indian Raids Near Burnet Town" by Frank Rigler; The Highlander 28 Dec 1972.
    19. "Burnet County's First Settler Loses Herd" by Frank C. Rigler, The Highlander 24 Feb 1972. Refers to Samuel E. Holland.
    20. "The Daring Feat of Three Texas Boys" Frontier Times September 1926, pg 35 (Vol 3). Mentions John Tedford, Billie Magill Jr., Jim Cooper and Tom Cooper.
    21. 20. "More Ranchers Hit by Indians" by Frank C. Rigler, The Highlander 17 Feb 1972. Names mentioned: A. R. Johnson, Robert Russell Allen, Thomas Noble & family, Samuel E. Holland, John Davis, Philander P. Pankey, Mahlon H. Corker, Lewis Thomas, James P. Magill
    22. The Burnet Bulletin 27 Aug 1931; "First White Man Killed by Indians in Burnet County" by General A. R. Johnson in his "Partisan Rangers". Regarding killing of old Scotchman, Robert Adams.
    23. The Highlander 23 Sep 1971; "Trailing Indian Raiders in Early Burnet County." Includes picture of ranch home of Col. Norton Moses near old Strickling.

Indians, Chickasaw Nations

    1. Article prepared by the Office of Public Affairs, Office of the Governor The Chickasaw Nation titled “ A Quick Guide to Our Land”
    2. Copy of a brochure from the Chickasaw Council House Museum depicting various items of historical interest about the Chickasaw Nation

Indians, Comanche

    1. Newspaper articles from The Highlander by John Gray dated 1973 titled “How the White Man Drove the Comanche from His Land” Parts I and III, including pictures of Ten Bears, an 1870’s Comanche camp, Comanche men, Comanches traveling, Comanche chasing a buffalo, a Comanche Brave, and a (badly focused) map of principal communities and roads in settled area of the Republic of Texas
    2. Kingsland Current November 17, 2004 article about Apache and Comanche captives taken from Hill country area, especially Llano and Mason in book titled “The Captured” by Scott Zesch
    3. Hill Country Magazine Winter 2004 “Read about Comanche captives” from Scott Zesch’s book The Captured.
    4. Yellow Wolf - History of Indian, Yellow Wolf, prepared for Burnet Co. Historical Commissions "Plaza of Honor" Project at Ft. Croghan by Jeff Townsend 10 Jan 2021. Includes: 1) Preface to Yellow Wolf, 2) "Burnet County" from Handbook of Texas, 3) "Comanche Indians from Handbook of Texas, 4) "Burnet County, Texas Frontier Stories" from Texas Genealogy Trails, 5) Yellow Wolf Creek" from Handbook of Texas, 6) "Indian Depredations" from Texas State Library "Native American Relations in Texas," 7) "Indian Depredations in Texas" by Josiah Wilbarger, pgs 290 & 78, 8) "Lee the Artist" from "Ft Davis & the Texas Frontier," 8) "Arthur Tracy Lee' from Wikipedia, 9) Wikipedia information on Fort Martin Scott Treaty, 9) "Walker's Creek, Battle of" from Handbook of Texas, 10) "General Nelson A. Miles on Sioux Outbreak of 1890" on New Perspectives of The West."

Industry of Burnet County

  • Booklet entitled "Industry" "Better Living Standards' Cornerstone". Published by "The Highlander" newspaper.

Inks Lake State Park

    1. Newspaper article from Burnet Bulletin dated July 1, 1976 titled Inks Lake State Park Reopens Today” by Nancy Call
    2. Newspaper article from Highlander dated July 1, 1976 titled “Improved Inks Park Opens to New, Improved Campers” by David Crowder
    3. Postcard of Inks Lake and Dam
    4. 2014 Lake Country Newcomers' Guide; Geo-Wonders
    5. Citizens Gazette, 12 Nov 2014; "The Bucks Start Here" "Park study points to economic impact on county."
    6. Citizens Gazette 1 Oct 2014; "Inks Lake State Park opens new public bird blind."
    7. Hill Country Magazine, Winter 2006; "Enjoying Inks Lake State Park" by Robbis Storm
    8. The Picayune 8 Mar 2017; "Upgrades to Inks Lake, Longhorn Cavern parks on the horizon; public input being gathered" by Connie Swinney.
    9. Citizen's Gazette 21 Feb 2018; "Inks Lake park fishing pier gets facelift"
    10. Highland Lakes Weekly 9 Feb 2018; pictures of Kinks Lake while lake was lowered.
    11. Highland Lakes Weekly 28 Dec 2018; Pictures of sites in park.