A Little Lipan History from 1906 📰Tucked into the August 31, 1906 edition of the Lipan Register is an interesting bit of local history:“Prof. W. O. Wright has given in his resignation as professor in John Tarleton College…”Today, we know that school as Tarleton State University in Stephenville. It’s a wonderful reminder of how connected the small communities of this area were and how a brief notice in a Lipan newspaper can offer a glimpse into the early history of an institution that is still such an important part of our region today.Take a close look at this 120-year-old newspaper page. Sometimes the smallest notices tell the most interesting stories.
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NEW BLOG POST: Before the cemetery, there was a college on the hill. Discover the remarkable story of Granbury College, founded in 1873 high above the Brazos River and the surprising connection its story has to Weatherford College.
Granbury College : The School on the Hill | The Bridge Street History Center
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Discover the story of Granbury College, the coeducational school founded in 1873 on a hill above the Brazos River and its connection to Weatherford College.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
In this installment of the Bridge Street History Center Oral History Collection, the Mr Bob Hill shares personal memories of growing up in Granbury, including the excitement and uncertainty of the first day of junior high school with Roger Enlow. The conversation also explores the early days of involvement with the Granbury Opera House, recalling how a partnership between Tarleton State University’s theater department and the Opera House gave students valuable hands-on experience in live theater.
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A Team, A School, A Community – Cresson, 1932 🏀Pictured here is the 1932 Cresson School boys’ basketball team, standing proudly in front of the newly completed Mission Revival-style Cresson School. The school had just opened the previous year after the original brick schoolhouse was destroyed by fire in October 1930. Students attended classes in local churches while the new building was under construction, making this team one of the first to represent the new campus.
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Stop and read the Texas Historical Marker at Temple Hall United Methodist Church to discover the story of one of the county’s oldest congregations, serving the community since 1854.
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NEW BLOG POST: Sometimes the best history isn't the story you set out to write. Discover an unforgettable tale of wartime sacrifice, neighbor helping neighbor, and why Hood County has always felt like home.
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Discover heartfelt World War II stories from Hood County, Cresson, and Granbury that celebrate community, sacrifice, and the remarkable Greatest Generation.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Long before today’s restaurants lined the Square, Rinky-Tink’s was a favorite gathering place for families, friends, and anyone craving an ice cream, burger, or shake. Though the doors closed years ago, Rinky-Tink’s remains a cherished chapter in Granbury’s story, proof that some places never really leave our hearts. ❤️
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We recently shared our oral history interview with Mike Tabor. Now, meet the woman who has been by his side through it all.
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“As a small boy growing up in Fort Worth, I loved to come with my parents back to Granbury. On the road from Cresson, you come through a gap in the hills, framed by trees and there, spread out before you, is this valley…” — Joe Lewis Nutt, preservationist and descendant of one of Granbury’s founding families. We all know this view from the top of the hill. Even more beautiful at night.
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⚖️ Abel W. Landers: The Man Who Shaped Hood County⚖️Long remembered as an eccentric pioneer, Abel W. Landers deserves recognition as one of the most influential figures in Hood County history. Discover the remarkable story behind our first county judge and the lasting legacy he left to Granbury and other states.
Hood County‘s First County Judge : Abel W. Landers | The Bridge Street History Center
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Discover the remarkable life of Abel W. Landers, Hood County’s first county judge, whose leadership helped shape Granbury and the future of Hood County, Texas.1 CommentsComment on Facebook