Look Who's Talking about Texas History Davick Services recommends the Facebook Group "West Texas History & Memories" for history, famous people, old photos, stories, unclaimed estates and genealogy of the Western Half of Texas . . . Check it out and join the conversation |
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Life in Sherman County Texas 1850 - 1950 Sherman County, Texas from 1850 to 1950 as pictured in archived government photographs, vintage postcards, old school yearbooks and newspapers. This was life in Texas as our parents, grandparents and ancestors saw it.
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![]() This photo, taken in 1904, shows the Sherman County Courthouse when Coldwater was the County seat. Completed in August of 1890, it was built of rock and was 22' x 33'. The builder, J.M. Turner, is at the far right in this picture. After the county seat was moved to Stratford in1901 the Coldwater courthouse was used by the Baptist Church . |
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![]() On April 14, 1935 the residents of Stratford Texas faced one of the worst dust storm to ever hit the county. Two residents stand and watch the looming storm they will soon face. |
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![]() Sometime in 1910 a photographer identified only by the initials "F.M.B." took this very nice photo of Grand Avenue in Stratford |
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![]() In 1908 an unknown photographer took this crystal clear image of Grand Street in Stratford Texas |
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![]() Photograph of a wheat harvesting crew on Dick Buckles farm 20 miles south of Stratford in Sherman County in 1930 |
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![]() In 1908 a photographer climbed a windmill to capture this peaceful scene of cattle and cowboys on the Pronger Ranch |
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![]() Very nice, very large image of Second Street in Texhoma showing local businesses, the water tower and period cars |
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Resources: Early Life in Texas County by County Books about Texas People and Places Amazing People from Texas County by County Texas History in the 19th Century (Amazon) Vintage Texas Photos (eBay) |
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Books about Sherman County People and Places | ||||||
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