Steamship Cayuga Sold
When I originally wrote this post, it began with this line: “On September 4,...
Famous Texans Born in September
LOTS of noteworthy Texans were born in the month of September! 1 Ann Richards...
Early Texas Trails – Trammel’s Trace
One of my favorite things about history is that you never finish learning all...
Oil!
On June 9, 1894 workmen from the American Well and Prospecting Company went to...
The Battle of Walker’s Creek
On June 9 tiny Sisterdale, TX remembers the anniversary of the Battle of Walker’s...
Happy Birthday, Ninia Lilla Baird!
On May 23, 1869, Ninia Lilla Harrison was born in Tennessee. She grew up...
Texas Gangsters – Bonnie and Clyde
It was less than 90 years ago, but it was definitely a different era...
A Capitol Idea
On this day in 1888 a new capitol building was dedicated in Austin, Texas. The story...
Happy Birthday, Katherine Anne Porter!
Katherine Anne Porter was the professional name of Callie Russell Porter, born in Indian Creek,...