GORDON COMMUNITY LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

GORDON, TX

U.S. 281 Brazos River Bridge (Palo Pinto County, Texas) Historic three-span continuous Warren through truss bridge on U.S. Hwy 281 over the Brazos River in Palo Pinto County, Texas. The bridge was constructed 1938-39 by Brown & Root, Inc. The Brazos River Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 (NRHP No. 96001126).
U.S. 281 Brazos River Bridge (Palo Pinto County, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

Gordon Community Library and Museum is a small community center located in the city of Gordon, Texas. The building was originally built in 1930 as a schoolhouse, but in 1991 it was converted into a library and museum. The library section features a collection of books, magazines, and newspapers for children and adults, as well as computers with internet access. The museum section showcases the history of the town and its people through exhibits and artifacts, including antique farm equipment, photographs, and documents.

The library also offers various programs and events throughout the year, including book clubs, storytime for children, and special events for holidays. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always willing to assist visitors with their research and reading needs. The building itself is well-maintained and clean, with ample parking for visitors.

Overall, Gordon Community Library and Museum is a valuable resource for the community of Gordon, providing access to literature and history in a welcoming and educational environment. It is a testament to the town's commitment to preserving its past while also moving forward towards a brighter future.

GORDON COMMUNITY LIBRARY AND MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in GORDON TX. US MID #8404800704

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

U.S. 281 Brazos River Bridge (Palo Pinto County, Texas) Historic three-span continuous Warren through truss bridge on U.S. Hwy 281 over the Brazos River in Palo Pinto County, Texas. The bridge was constructed 1938-39 by Brown & Root, Inc. The Brazos River Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 (NRHP No. 96001126).
U.S. 281 Brazos River Bridge (Palo Pinto County, Texas) Historic three-span continuous Warren through truss bridge on U.S. Hwy 281 over the Brazos River in Palo Pinto County, Texas. The bridge was constructed 1938-39 by Brown & Root, Inc. The Brazos River Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 (NRHP No. 96001126).
U.S. 281 Brazos River Bridge (Palo Pinto County, Texas) Historic three-span continuous Warren through truss bridge on U.S. Hwy 281 over the Brazos River in Palo Pinto County, Texas. The bridge was constructed 1938-39 by Brown & Root, Inc. The Brazos River Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 (NRHP No. 96001126).
U.S. 281 Brazos River Bridge (Palo Pinto County, Texas) Historic three-span continuous Warren through truss bridge on U.S. Hwy 281 over the Brazos River in Palo Pinto County, Texas. The bridge was constructed 1938-39 by Brown & Root, Inc. The Brazos River Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 (NRHP No. 96001126).
U.S. 281 Brazos River Bridge (Palo Pinto County, Texas) Historic three-span continuous Warren through truss bridge on U.S. Hwy 281 over the Brazos River in Palo Pinto County, Texas. The bridge was constructed 1938-39 by Brown & Root, Inc. The Brazos River Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 (NRHP No. 96001126).
Palo Pinto County Courthouse (Palo Pinto, Texas) Historic Palo Pinto County Courthouse in Palo Pinto, Texas. Constructed 1940-42 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 (NRHP No. 97000365).
Palo Pinto County Courthouse (Palo Pinto, Texas) Historic Palo Pinto County Courthouse in Palo Pinto, Texas. Constructed 1940-42 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 (NRHP No. 97000365).
Palo Pinto County Courthouse (Palo Pinto, Texas) Historic Palo Pinto County Courthouse in Palo Pinto, Texas. Constructed 1940-42 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 (NRHP No. 97000365).
Palo Pinto County Courthouse (Palo Pinto, Texas) Historic Palo Pinto County Courthouse in Palo Pinto, Texas. Constructed 1940-42 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 (NRHP No. 97000365).
Palo Pinto County Courthouse (Palo Pinto, Texas) Historic Palo Pinto County Courthouse in Palo Pinto, Texas. Constructed 1940-42 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 (NRHP No. 97000365).
Palo Pinto County Courthouse (Palo Pinto, Texas) Historical marker for the Courthouses of Palo Pinto County. The plaque reads: Palo Pinto County was created in 1856 and named for a creek south of here that was perhaps named by Spanish explorers of the Brazos River Valley. The county seat of 320 acres was surveyed at its geographical center and was originally named Golconda. A court session in 1857 called for the first courthouse to be built of wood frame construction, with two doors and three windows. The contract was awarded to a bid of $300. Shortly after, in 1859, the town name was changed to Palo Pinto. In 1882, just after the Texas Legislature allowed counties to issue bonds for new courthouses, a large sandstone structure was built. It cost $35,000 and exhibited Second Empire styling with a central clock tower. A two-story sandstone annex was added in 1906 and connected to the courthouse by an iron bridge. Sandstone for the buildings was quarried south of the city. In 1940 these buildings were demolished and a new courthouse was erected by Work Projects Administration workers. The reinforced-concrete structure featured subtle classical detail and was clad with some of the sandstone from the old buildings. It was completed in 1942 at a cost of $250,000. (1986)
Old Gas Station (Palo Pinto, Texas) Old gas station in Palo Pinto, Texas.

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GORDON COMMUNITY LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
PO BOX 413
GORDON
TX
76453-0413

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MID # 8404800704
Name GORDON COMMUNITY LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 271117352
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 32.555729, -98.370107
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 363
US Census Tract: 000200
US Census Block: 1535