Several buildings in downtown Kerrville have historical markers from either the National Register or the State of Texas Historical Commission. Those buildings include Pampell's Opera House, the Guthrie Building, the Masonic Building, and the Schreiner Mansion. The process to get those markers is arduous. In addition, there is a limit to how many will be approved each year.
Kerr County has such a rich history and many buildings worthy of marking. Several months ago the Kerr County Historical Commission approved a project I have been part of to create our own local historical markers. (Many other communities in Texas and across the country are already doing this. )
Today the first marker was unveiled. It is on the Favorite Saloon building on Water Street, which currently houses Hill Country Living. More markers will be going up in the coming months.
We wanted an attractive, eye-catching, easy-to-read design. I hope you agree that we have succeeded.
Please stop by and check it out!
I want to give special thanks to Rev. David Tritenbach and Dr. William Rector who helped to move this project from concept to reality.
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