Hill Country Sunrise

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A Spring sunrise in the Hill Country.

Photo by Adam Barker

Carmine

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Originally called Sylvan, the name was changed to honor Newton Carmean, the first postmaster in 1892.

Central Texas • Hill Country

St. Michael’s Catholic Church

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Located in Weimar. Established as a Mission in 1888, by Father Edward Brucklin, who became first resident priest in 1892. An earlier frame structure...

Central Texas

Stonewall

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Stonewall is on the Pedernales River thirteen miles east of Fredericksburg in southeastern Gillespie County. The town was named after Confederate...

Central Texas

Luckenbach

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Luckenbach maintains a ghost town feel with its small population and strong western roots. The post office closed April 30, 1971 and its zip code...

Central Texas • Hill Country

Bellville

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Bellville was initially settled by Thomas and James Bell who immigrated from Florida in 1822, as some of Stephen F. Austin's earliest settlers. They...

Migl House in La Grange by Russell Bennett

Central Texas • Hill Country

Historic Migl House in La Grange

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The Migl House was constructed in 1890 by the family of František Migl. Most of the construction materials were 1 x 12 long-leaf pine boards for the...