Rumour spreadin' a-'round in that Texas town 'bout that…read moreshack outside La Grange and you know what I'm talkin' about. Just let me know if you wanna go to that home out on the range. They gotta lotta nice girls. - ZZ Top If you're looking for a plaque or some sort of historical marker to identify one of (if not the) oldest whorehouses in America you'll be sorely disappointed. Down a dusty road off the highway lay the remains of the Chicken Ranch which inspired such classics as "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" and the musical gem "La Grange". Behind a metal fence with some cows roaming about lay the decrepit remains of a building. You'll have to use your imagination to fill in the rest of the blanks, guessing what was. Originally opened in 1844 and run by a widow named Mrs. Swine. The brothel has a fun and colorful past that is worth a read. Here's a snippet from Wikipedia regarding the random moniker: As the Depression lingered, the number of customers dwindled, and Williams had difficulty making ends meet for her employees. She implemented the "poultry standard," charging one chicken for each sexual act. The number of chickens at the brothel exploded, and soon the place became known as the Chicken Ranch. Williams supplemented her income by selling surplus chickens and eggs.[1 Due to the history of this location, I'm surprised the state hasn't made it an official historical landmark. In the meantime, if you find yourself traveling down highway 71 around the small town of La Grange it's worth a stop to sit and guess about what used to be.

Went by today, the remains are gone. The buildings are all cleared. Nothing to see anymore.read more

This unique home was constructed in the 1870s, and is one of the only remaining stone wedge…read morebuildings left in the state of Texas. It is located in Austin's Symphony Square, a nice park that features 350-seat outdoor performance amphitheater in addition to its four historic buildings. The Jeremiah Hamilton House is home to the Austin Symphony box office and the facilities office. The three-sided building was named after Jeremiah Hamilton, who served for two years in the 12th Texas Legislature (1869-1871) and built the home in 1871.

This cemetery sits several miles outside the Manor city limits. It's one of those "in the middle of…read morenowhere" cemeteries surrounded on all sides by the quiet Texas countryside. It's fairly small, sitting on about 2 acres more or less. This is still an active cemetery with some recent interments. There are many of the newer headstones depicting the photos of those interred. As a result, it would be logical to assume this is primarily an African-American cemetery. Many of the older markers are either toppled or in some state of disrepair. The cemetery has a lot of randomness to it according to how the graves are laid out. Most of the graves are made of granite, but there are some from the early 20th century cast in concrete, a cheaper material. The oldest grave I could find was from 1897. The one predominant name I found here was the name Morrow. If you're looking for a peaceful place in the country to make your forever home, this would be a good choice.

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Recently saw this Beautiful Home on a Haunted House Tour . The Littlefield House belonged to the…read moreLittlefields who built the Mansion at the original cost of $50000. Its said to be haunted by Mrs Littlefiield . The home is currently owned by the University of Texas!

Ditto to all the other comments. We hiked here from Peter Pan mini golf. It was pretty easy to…read morefind and a good stop on our urban hike. Since its mutilation some years ago it is not so imposing but go feel its heart and the souls of those from yesteryear. There are a couple of benches to ponder on.

This tree is amazing. From the plaque in front of the tree…read more.. "Estimated to have been a majestic tree of about 100 years when Columbus first landed on north American shores, this live oak tree has been pronounce the most perfect specimen of a tree in North America, and it's picture hangs in the Hall of Fame of Forestry at Washington. Formerly standing as the center of a group of trees called "The Council Oaks," this tree takes its name from its role in the history of the Lone Star State. Stephen F. Austin is reputed to have signed the first boundary line agreement between Indians and whites under the canopy of its branches; battles and important conferences have been planned, pacts signed, and feasts and religion religious ceremony celebrated in its shade. The Treaty Oak was purchased by the city of Austin in 1937 to stand as a living and fitting symbol of the mighty state it has watched develop.

The Heritage Oak tree is massive live oak tree in the middle of Heritage Oak Park. This tree is a…read moregargantuan Southern live oak estimated to be around 400 years old. The tree is massive with a large circumference with branches that extend wide and deep. It has a large tree trunk, which immediately grabs attention. It is important to note that his particular tree was here long before the city of Cedar Park existed as a town. The Heritage Marker near the tree provides an explanation of the historical significance of the oak and its role in Cedar Park's development. The historical marker is thoughtfully done with visitor friendly, easy to read language. It highlights why this tree is important.

I discovered this tree shortly after the F5 Tornado that blew through Jarrell and danced and…read moretwirled it's despicable self to Cedar Park to gut out the Albertson's that no longer exists. I felt the energy of Cedar Park and bought me a house out there. No regrets as it has turned out to be a great investment. This tree is over 400 years old standing at 57 + feet with a span of 80 feet. The trunk is 50+ inches with a circumference of 13 freaking feet! It is majestic people! I have had a love affair with this tree since the first time we met. She is magical and powerful. It is located in the median on Quest Blvd. I love to go and sit under her and just let my thoughts go. In a sense, meditate. Can you imagine how many secrets this tree could tell. I mean being 400 years old an all, ya' gotta know some good tales. Every year during the Christmas Holidays this tree is decorated with over 30,000 lights, and, it is a site to behold! One of the most beautiful things you will ever see. This beautiful Live Oak has free access. The Cedar Park Heritage Society has done a wonderful job at preserving this wonderful tree. Come visit and enjoy and please be respectful to the tree and Mother Nature.

Super cool spot we just found…read more It's free. 17 known bodies were thrown down the hole. We used a flashlight and saw some golf balls. Def check it out if you're out this way.

If you are in the Marble falls area this is a nice stop to check out. No buildings... nothing…read morearound it. Don't expect much of a hike or any long activity. It is cool though to see history alive.

was just informed that txdot claimed the traffic volume wasn't large enough to warrant a 3way stop,…read morelet alone a light. screw you. come sit in this crap everyday and slam on your brakes from jackasses pulling out in front of you because they dont have to stop...bet you would change your mind. stupid. ignorant.

This is definitely one of those "in the middle of nowhere" cemeteries. However, it is well…read moreorganized and maintained. It is located on a very peaceful country road with cows grazing next it and there is a structure on the property that likely doubles as a church or school. The cemetery itself is split in half with the school house sitting in between. There is a Texas historical sign pictured in this review that is very informative. There are some headstones from the 1800s but the majority appear to be from the 20th century. The cemetery has the largest number of Woodmen of the world markers that I've seen located in one place. However, as the historical sign says, there was a Woodmen of the world lodge at this location. This appears to still be an active cemetery as there was a fresh grave from May 2022 on one side and a half a dozen or so on the opposite side. There also sits close to an acre of vacant land next to the property which appears to be dedicated towards future interments. Definitely a peaceful and pleasant place for your forever home.