ROSSVILLE HISTORICAL COMMUNITY ASSOC INC

POTEET, TX

Live oaks with prickly pears, Pleasanton, Texas Credit: vhines200

The Rossville Historical Community Association Inc. (RHCA) is a non-profit organization located in Poteet, Texas that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the Rossville community. Founded in 1986, the RHCA is dedicated to preserving and protecting the history of Rossville, including its buildings, monuments, and cultural activities. The organization also works to promote and enhance the quality of life of the Rossville community through educational and social activities.

The RHCA runs the Rossville Historical Museum, which is open to the public and houses a collection of artifacts and documents related to the history of Rossville. The museum also offers educational programs and activities, such as lectures, workshops, and special events, to promote the history and culture of the Rossville area.

The RHCA also works to preserve the natural resources and beauty of the Rossville area. The organization has organized and supported numerous initiatives, including the installation of benches, signs, and gardens in the area. The RHCA also works closely with the Texas Historical Commission to protect and preserve the historical sites in the Rossville area.

The RHCA is a vital part of the Rossville community, and its efforts to preserve and promote the history and culture of the area are invaluable. The organization works to ensure that the people of Rossville can continue to appreciate and enjoy the unique history, culture, and beauty of the area for generations to come.

ROSSVILLE HISTORICAL COMMUNITY ASSOC INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in POTEET TX. US MID #8404801123

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Old Atascosa County Jail (Jourdanton, Texas) Historical marker for the old Atascosa County Jail in Jourdanton, Texas. The plaque reads:

&quot;County officials rented a small Jourdanton house for a jail in 1911 after the county seat was moved here from Pleasanton in 1910. A proposal to build a new jail with cells from the old Pleasanton structure was rejected and this reinforced-concrete, brick-clad building with new steel cells was authorized in 1915. This site was purchased that year from W.M. Abernethy (1851-1931), who had served as County Judge from 1901 to 1912. The architect of the 1912 Courthouse, Henry T. Phelps (1881-1945) of San Antonio, was chosen to supervise erection of the jail. The Southern Structural Steel Company of San Antonio was awarded the $20,000 construction contract. An electic blend of architectural elements was highlighted with crenelated towers and hood molds outlining the windows. The first floor housed offices and living quarters for Sheriffs and their families, provided from 1916 to 1959. A gallows room was built on the second floor, though its trap door was never sprung for execution. Standard and specialized cells were partitioned on the second and third floors. Additions were built in 1974, with bricks and detailing carefully matching original patterns. A new jail was built to replace this building in 1982.&quot;

Old Atascosa County Jail (Jourdanton, Texas) Historic former Atascosa County Jail in Jourdanton, Texas. The jail was completed in 1916 and served until it was replaced in 1982.

Atascosa County Courthouse (Jourdanton, Texas) Historical marker for the 1913 Atascosa County Courthouse in Jourdanton, Texas. The plaque reads:

&quot;Atascosa County was created from Bexar County in 1856. The first county seat was at Navatasco, on land donated by Jose Antonio Navarro, and the county's first courthouse was a log cabin. The county seat was moved to Pleasanton in 1858, and a frame courthouse was erected. A second courthouse was built in 1868, followed by a third, a red rock structure in 1885. When a special election resulted in the relocation of the county seat to Jourdanton in 1910, the county officers were first housed in rented quarters. The following year the Gordon-Jones Company began construction on a new courthouse. Completed in 1912, the building was designed by San Antonio architect Henry T. Phelps (1881-1945), who would also design the Atascosa County Jail in 1915. The two-story brick building has identical entries at each side. Mission Revival-style detail includes curvilinear parapets and occasional Renaissance motifs, accomplished with cast-stone highlights, metal balustrades, and tile roofing. The corners of the building are turned with three-story tower bays, each topped by an open belvedere. Later alterations to the courthouse replaced original windows and installed an elevator opposite the original stairwell.&quot;

Atascosa County Courthouse (Jourdanton, Texas) Historic 1913 Atascosa County Courthouse in Jourdanton, Texas. Each facade of the Mission Revival style courthouse is identical. A Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program project restored the courthouse in 2003.

The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 (NRHP No. 97001598). It was designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 2009.

Contact ROSSVILLE HISTORICAL COMMUNITY ASSOC INC

ROSSVILLE HISTORICAL COMMUNITY ASSOC INC
515 FM 2504 - PO BOX 1785
POTEET
TX
78065

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MID #	8404801123
Name	ROSSVILLE HISTORICAL COMMUNITY ASSOC INC
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	742257249
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201112
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	29.035172, -98.784186
CODES	FIPS State Code: 48 FIPS County Code: 013 US Census Tract: 960201 US Census Block: 3086