When thinking about Black History Month in Coryell County, the Lincolnville exhibit, located on the second floor of the museum, comes to mind. The exhibit is full of photos of the former residents of …
In Gatesville, hundreds of vehicles cross the Leon River bridge each day, but how many people realize just how the river got its name? Most would be surprised that it has carried the name of …
Cotton cultivation in Texas was the dominant crop in the 19th century and also played a significant economic role in the state. It became a demanding industry even though it was considered to be in …
Today, very few (if any) Coryell County residents remember the name of Leadbelly, but a connection to the county remains through one of the most notable Coryell County residents named Pat Morris Neff …
Located at the Coryell Museum and Historical Center in the post office exhibit, visitors will see the post office counter and post office boxes that were once used in Purmela at the Laxon Brothers …
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday that is observed on the third Monday of each January, with this year being Jan. 20. The day is dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. …
When the old Coryell County Jail was demolished in early 2023, parts of the ornate façade surrounding the door of the structure were salvaged and placed in storage. The parts that were …
Located on the wall in the schoolroom exhibit at the Coryell Museum is a small photo combined with a brief biography of an early-day educator who contributed a great deal to the community and …
Buried in a lone grave on his ranch in northwestern Coryell County is a young man who was shot in the back and killed 160 years ago by a group of bandits. According to the book, “Vignettes …
Once numerous in Coryell County as well as the State of Texas, Bois-D’arc trees have now become rare – few and far between. What is a Bois-D’arc tree? The tree itself is medium …
During his presidency, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt did a great deal to develop a partial welfare state in the United States to create social and economic reform during the Great Depression. …
In 1884, Lawrence and Louis Crow organized a school that became known as the Central Texas Institute. The school maintained an active program of instruction, which attracted many young persons …
In the early days of automobiles, finding gasoline might have been limited with so few “gas stations” around, not like today when there is a gas station practically on every corner. …
The tradition of the “Christmas Pickle” is one of the most unusual Christmas customs that exists to this day. It was reported that in the 1880s Woolworth stores started selling glass …
In the early days of Gatesville, long before the streets were paved, the roads throughout the city were comprised of ordinary dirt, mud, or sometimes gravel. This was primarily the case with the …
In December of 1939, in the years following the Great Depression, The Gatesville Messenger reported that during the holiday season the Gatesville merchants were having the “Best Christmas …
Built between 1897 and 1898, last year the Coryell County Courthouse celebrated its 125th anniversary. Recognized as one of the most beautiful courthouses in the State of Texas, it has been toured by …
Each Christmas, local shoppers see the colorful poinsettias (both real and artificial) on sale at Walmart, HEB, and other local retail stores, but most do not know exactly why the flower has become …
In the early days, Gatesville had grocery stores actually located on the courthouse square. As years progressed and the town grew, some of the stores ventured away from the square to areas closer to …
On display in the “Beauty Parlor” at the Coryell Museum and Historical Center, visitors might notice a strange object with wires dangling down - attached to human hair. What they will be …