Texas Historical Marker #02336
Hall County. Formed from Young and Bexar territories. Created August 21, 1876. Organized June 23, 1890. Named in honor of Warren D. C. Hall 1788-1867, member of the San Felipe Convention in 1832. Second in command of the Texans at Anahuac, 1832. Memphis, the County Seat. #2336
?, Memphis, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #03594
Nicholson School. Once the center of a thriving agricultural community, Nicholson School was named for county judge Arthur Clyde Nicholson, during whose term the school was opened in 1915. As Nicholson School increased in enrollment, reaching a peak of 150 students in 1929, additional teachers and classrooms were added. Consolidation with other rural schools began in 1934 and was completed in 1937, when the last classes at Nicholson School were held. A concrete cellar near this site is all that remains of the original school property. (1984) #3594
?, Memphis, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #04688
Shoe Bar Ranch Headquarters. On first ranch in Hall County, started in 1880s by pioneer cattlemen T. S. Bugbee and O. H. Nelson. This residence was built about 1884. A nearsighted owner, J. K. Zimmerman of Kansas City, was wary of surprise visitors, and put in only one outer door. Adobe building bricks were made nearby. The tamped clay walls are 24 inches thick. At this headquarters, citizens met on May 4, 1890, and organized Hall County's local government. Recorded Texas Historic Lankmark-1962 #4688
?, Memphis, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #01843
First Presbyterian Church of Memphis. Established in 1890 under the leadership of the Rev. A. W. Rogers, this church began with thirteen members. This sanctuary, the second for the congregation, was completed in 1911, during the pastorate of the Rev. Dr. R. T. Caldwell. Built by member J. S. Cobb, it features neo-classical revival detailing in the use of arched windows and a domed roof. Interior furnishings include a large pipe organ originally, powered by water pressure. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1980 #1843
?, Memphis, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #02337
Hall County Courthouse. In 1876, the Texas Legislature created Hall County, which organized in 1890 with Memphis as county seat. Two courthouses - a frame building facing the town aquare (1890-93) and a two-story brick building on this site (1893-1922) - preceded the current Classical Revival Building. During construction, commissioners court met in the Hall County National Bank. Architectural firm Page and Brother of Austin designed this three-story building with raised basement, built of reinforced concrete and structural clay tile with dark brick and cast stone veneer. All elevations have cast stone fluted composite order columns supporting entablatures and pediments at the entrances. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2008 #2337
512 W. Main St, Memphis, TX, United States