STRAWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM

STRAWN, TX

Sam Bass & Gang in Stephens County The marker dedication ceremony was held on April 25, 2023. Current ranch owners Mary and Mike Terry were on hand for the event. They chose the location for the marker because it is easily accessible by the public and even provides an off-the-road spot to park. (Info from the Breckenridge Texan)
Sam Bass & Gang in Stephens County Credit: QuesterMark

The Strawn Historical Museum is a small but fascinating museum located in Strawn, Texas. The museum is housed in a restored train depot that was built in 1910 and served as the town's main transportation hub until the 1960s. Today, the museum showcases a wide range of artifacts and exhibits that highlight the town's rich history.

One of the main exhibits at the museum is a collection of photos and memorabilia from Strawn's early days as a ranching and farming community. Visitors can learn about the town's first settlers, the growth of the local economy, and the many challenges that residents faced over the years.

Another highlight of the museum is the "Women of Strawn" exhibit, which celebrates the contributions of local women to the town's history. From pioneering teachers and businesswomen to community leaders and activists, the exhibit showcases the many ways that women have helped shape Strawn's past and present.

Other exhibits at the museum include a display of antique tools and farming equipment, a collection of vintage clothing and textiles, and a recreation of a turn-of-the-century general store. With its unique blend of local history and engaging exhibits, the Strawn Historical Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of Texas.

STRAWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a History Museum in STRAWN TX. US MID #8404800957

The museum is classed as HST (History 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).

Sam Bass & Gang in Stephens County The marker dedication ceremony was held on April 25, 2023. Current ranch owners Mary and Mike Terry were on hand for the event. They chose the location for the marker because it is easily accessible by the public and even provides an off-the-road spot to park. (Info from the Breckenridge Texan)
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Sam Bass & Gang in Stephens County
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Sam Bass & Gang in Stephens County In 1878, the hills of eastern Stephens County became the setting for confrontations between lawmen, citizens and members of a gang led by outlaw Sam Bass (1851-1878). With Texas Rangers on their trail, the gang took refuge near the town of Caddo, resupplying from local stores and relying on family members and friends to protect their identities. The gang's former leader Joel Collins, was killed in Kansas in 1877 as they fled a successful robbery, and Sam Bass took over leadership, utilizing Collins' sister, Annie Collins Taylor, to hide out and restock. Annie and her husband, Perry King Taylor, owned the P.K. Taylor store in Caddo, the location of verified sightings of the Sam Bass Gang. Sightings of Bass Gang members in southeastern Stephens County were frequent in May of 1878, as documented by local attorney William C. Veale (1833-1899). Sheriff Berry B. Meaders (1833-1895) of Breckenridge was informed of the gang being in the area and quickly organized a posse. At the same time, local citizens formed their own groups to bring the gang to justice. One such group was captured by the Sam Bass Gang and taken to the P.K. Taylor store as hostages. They were treated to alcohol and stories of the gang's crimes and wealth. With the sheriff's posse in close pursuit, they retreated, split up and continued to elude law enforcement. The gang's brief foray into Stephens County did not give them the long-term sanctuary they were seeking and the gang was forced to reverse course. In July 1878, the Bass Gang was spotted planning a bank robbery in Round Rock. Sam Bass was shot and captured, and died on July 21, 1878, ending the gang's criminal career. (2020) Marker is Property of the State of Texas
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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STRAWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM
PO BOX 179
STRAWN
TX
76475-0179

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MID # 8404800957
Name STRAWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 562544144
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 32.638671, -98.475552
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 363
US Census Tract: 000200
US Census Block: 1444