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 …

Hanging on the wall in the schoolhouse exhibit at Coryell Museum and Historical Center is a small photo of the Gatesville High School football team from 1933. On a small plaque underneath, the photo …

Midwifery has a long history in the State of Texas. As late as 1900, more than half of all births in Texas were attended by midwives. The midwife practice has been traditionally a combination of …

Children and adults alike from far and wide will want to visit the “Doll House Room” located at the Coryell Museum and Historical Center. The Victorian Doll House Collection was …

When visiting the Coryell Museum and Historical Center, you might just be surprised at the section of the museum known as the Coryell County Military and Veterans Display, which is located in the …

Early residents of Gatesville remember the Meeks Café, which was located on the courthouse square and where many memories were made. An iconic part of Gatesville history, a large sign …

Over the years, even dating back to Gatesville’s early days, bookstores in the community have come and gone…mostly gone. During the computer age, and with the creation of such devices …

She was known for decades in Gatesville as one of the most experienced piano teachers in Central Texas. Later in life, her students would often reflect on her inspiration and devotion to giving piano …

In nearby McGregor, the Texas Theater, which has been closed since 1983, might be re-opened in the next few years. The building dates to 1912 when it first opened as an opera house. It was …

Few people realize that a well-respected equestrian just happened to be one of the most illustrious First Ladies in the United States and has a little piece of her history deposited in the Coryell …

In the history of Texas, several cemeteries have become noted due to their uniqueness. Of many, two cemeteries are observed as “different.” One of which is the “Grave in the Road …

The Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT) announced the celebration of the 2024 Texian Navy Day will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the historic San Jacinto Battle Ground Monument. The annual …

Schoenut Circus figurines, which are on display at the Coryell Museum and Historical Center, were originally donated to the museum by Mrs. James McClellan. The figurines were first produced in …

During World War II, it was announced by Camp Hood (now known as Fort Hood or Fort Cavazos) that approximately 4,000 prisoners of war would be interned in the Gatesville area as of May 15, 1943. …

In her obituary, Lizzie Lockard was described as a “gray-haired lady who had greeted thousands of boys and girls on that momentous day when they first started school.” Lockard, a …

When Rebel Brown was in elementary school, his father encouraged him to join the band. His father, Robert Lee Brown, purchased a 1921 Silver Conn Baritone horn, which he himself played in the …

Located in the “school room” at the Coryell Museum and Historical Center, visitors will notice old photographs of various schools that were once scattered across the county. One of the …

The program for the Sept. 10 meeting of the Coryell County Genealogical Society will be presented by Sherry Lawrence, who will speak on the Historical Texas Sites Atlas. The Texas Historical …