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Understanding Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks
Purpose and Designation
The Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks (RTHLs) represent a significant collection of sites recognized for their historical importance within the state. This designation is conferred by the Texas Historical Commission (THC), often in collaboration with local county historical commissions. A crucial component of the RTHL process involves the purchase and installation of a physical historical marker, serving as a public testament to the site's heritage.
Geographic Organization
To facilitate comprehensive cataloging and accessibility, the RTHLs are systematically organized by county. This approach allows for a granular exploration of historical significance across Texas's diverse regions. The lists are further segmented into alphabetical ranges of counties, ensuring a structured and navigable resource for researchers, historians, and the public alike.
Landmarks by County
Anderson to Callahan
This segment encompasses a range of counties from Anderson to Callahan, featuring numerous sites recognized for their historical contributions to Texas.
- Anderson
- Andrews
- Angelina
- Aransas
- Archer
- Armstrong
- Atascosa
- Austin
- Bailey
- Bandera
- Bastrop
- Baylor
- Bee
- Bell
- Bexar
- Blanco
- Borden
- Bosque
- Bowie
- Brazoria
- Brazos
- Brewster
- Briscoe
- Brooks
- Brown
- Burleson
- Burnet
- Caldwell
- Calhoun
- Callahan
Cameron to Duval
This section covers counties from Cameron down to Duval, highlighting historical landmarks across South and East Texas.
- Cameron
- Camp
- Carson
- Cass
- Castro
- Chambers
- Cherokee
- Childress
- Clay
- Cochran
- Coke
- Coleman
- Collin
- Collingsworth
- Colorado
- Comal
- Comanche
- Concho
- Cooke
- Coryell
- Cottle
- Crane
- Crockett
- Crosby
- Culberson
- Dallam
- Dallas
- Dawson
- DeWitt
- Deaf Smith
- Delta
- Denton
- Dickens
- Dimmit
- Donley
- Duval
Eastland to Gray
This group includes counties from Eastland to Gray, featuring sites that tell the story of West Texas and the Panhandle.
- Eastland
- Ector
- Edwards
- El Paso
- Ellis
- Erath
- Falls
- Fannin
- Fayette
- Fisher
- Floyd
- Foard
- Fort Bend
- Franklin
- Freestone
- Frio
- Gaines
- Galveston
- Garza
- Gillespie
- Glasscock
- Goliad
- Gonzales
- Gray
Grayson to Hudspeth
This compilation covers counties from Grayson to Hudspeth, reflecting the historical tapestry of North Texas and beyond.
- Grayson
- Gregg
- Grimes
- Guadalupe
- Hale
- Hall
- Hamilton
- Hansford
- Hardeman
- Hardin
- Harris
- Harrison
- Hartley
- Haskell
- Hays
- Hemphill
- Henderson
- Hidalgo
- Hill
- Hockley
- Hood
- Hopkins
- Houston
- Howard
- Hudspeth
Hunt to Martin
This extensive list spans counties from Hunt to Martin, encompassing a wide array of historical locations.
- Hunt
- Hutchinson
- Irion
- Jack
- Jackson
- Jasper
- Jeff Davis
- Jefferson
- Jim Hogg
- Jim Wells
- Johnson
- Jones
- Karnes
- Kaufman
- Kendall
- Kenedy
- Kent
- Kerr
- Kimble
- King
- Kinney
- Kleberg
- Knox
- La Salle
- Lamar
- Lamb
- Lampasas
- Lavaca
- Lee
- Leon
- Liberty
- Limestone
- Lipscomb
- Live Oak
- Llano
- Loving
- Lubbock
- Lynn
- Madison
- Marion
- Martin
Mason to Rusk
This collection details landmarks in counties from Mason to Rusk, representing Central and East Texas heritage.
- Mason
- Matagorda
- Maverick
- McCulloch
- McLennan
- McMullen
- Medina
- Menard
- Midland
- Milam
- Mills
- Mitchell
- Montague
- Montgomery
- Moore
- Morris
- Motley
- Nacogdoches
- Navarro
- Newton
- Nolan
- Nueces
- Ochiltree
- Oldham
- Orange
- Palo Pinto
- Panola
- Parker
- Parmer
- Pecos
- Polk
- Potter
- Presidio
- Rains
- Randall
- Reagan
- Real
- Red River
- Reeves
- Refugio
- Roberts
- Robertson
- Rockwall
- Runnels
- Rusk
Sabine to Travis
This group covers counties from Sabine to Travis, focusing on the historical significance of East Texas and the central region.
- Sabine
- San Augustine
- San Jacinto
- San Patricio
- San Saba
- Schleicher
- Scurry
- Shackelford
- Shelby
- Sherman
- Smith
- Somervell
- Starr
- Stephens
- Sterling
- Stonewall
- Sutton
- Swisher
- Tarrant
- Taylor
- Terrell
- Terry
- Throckmorton
- Titus
- Tom Green
- Travis
Trinity to Zavala
The final segment includes counties from Trinity to Zavala, completing the statewide overview of recorded historic landmarks.
- Trinity
- Tyler
- Upshur
- Upton
- Uvalde
- Val Verde
- Van Zandt
- Victoria
- Walker
- Waller
- Ward
- Washington
- Webb
- Wharton
- Wheeler
- Wichita
- Wilbarger
- Willacy
- Williamson
- Wilson
- Winkler
- Wise
- Wood
- Yoakum
- Young
- Zapata
- Zavala
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Important Notice Regarding Historical Information
This page has been generated by an Artificial Intelligence and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The content is based on a snapshot of publicly available data from Wikipedia and may not be entirely accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While efforts have been made to reflect the source material faithfully, historical interpretations and designations can evolve.
This is not professional historical consultation. The information provided on this website is not a substitute for professional historical research, archival consultation, or expert advice from qualified historians or the Texas Historical Commission. Always consult official sources and experts for definitive historical information or guidance on preservation matters.
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