view gallery SE0.6 km | James Michener -- Austin Memorial Park, Austin TX in Grave of a Famous Person the simple tombstone for Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and former University of Texas literature professor James Michener and his wife at Austin Memorial Park, in Austin, Texas posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 02/15/2016 last visited: 03/21/2018 |
view gallery E0.6 km | Labyrinth at Covenant Presbyterian Church - Austin, Texas in Labyrinths The Covenant Presbyterian Church at 3003 Northland Drive, Austin, TX 78757 sponsors a nicely built labyrinth among a small cluster of trees at the Southeast corner of their parking lot. The public are welcomed to walk the labyrinth here. posted by: WayBetterFinder location: Texas date approved: 01/02/2023 last visited: 01/03/2023 |
view gallery SE1.1 km | Francis Augustus "Frank" Hamer - Austin, Texas in Grave of a Famous Person Frank Hamer was a noted Texas Ranger who led the ambush of depression era gangsters, Bonnie and Clyde. posted by: Sneakin Deacon location: Texas date approved: 10/10/2018 last visited: never |
view gallery SE1.1 km | Austin Memorial Park Cemetery in Texas Historical Markers Located at 2800 Hancock Dr., the Austin Memorial Park Cemetery is the resting place of several notable local celebrities. posted by: Raven location: Texas date approved: 11/10/2013 last visited: 12/27/2022 |
view gallery E1.9 km | BRIGHT IDEA FOR A SIGN in Ginormous Everyday Objects odd enourmous head with a lightbulb above it. sign atop a light bulb shop. posted by: peggysuicide location: Texas date approved: 03/24/2007 last visited: 07/24/2022 |
view gallery E1.9 km | The Lightbulb Shop - "Robbin' Peter To Pay Tony" - Austin, Texas in Zippy the Pinhead Locations Zippy stopped by The Lightbulb Shop to discuss money making ideas with the giant head over the entrance. posted by: DougK location: Texas date approved: 11/23/2014 last visited: never |
view gallery E1.9 km | Light Bulb Idea Man - Austin, Texas in Roadside Attractions Lamar Wholesale Supply, Inc. opened The Light Bulb Shop to the public on September 1st, 1986. The 13-foot tall figure was created in the 1990s. posted by: DougK location: Texas date approved: 08/25/2017 last visited: never |
view gallery SW1.9 km | Mount Bonnell in Texas Historical Markers This historical marker is located at the base of the stairway up to the peak of Mount Bonnell. Their is an excellent view of Lake Austin from the top. posted by: rilekyle location: Texas date approved: 11/11/2006 last visited: 07/22/2010 |
view gallery SW1.9 km | Covert Park - Austin, TX in Municipal Parks and Plazas Covert Park is the official name for the parcel of land given by the Covert family to Travis County in 1930s, to preserve Mount Bonnell for the enjoyment of everyone posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 02/15/2016 last visited: 03/13/2021 |
view gallery SW1.9 km | History of Covert Park at Mount Bonnell - 1939 to 2014 - Austin TX in Timelines A timeline of Covert Park is engraved on a new sign at the foot of the stairs to the summit of Mount Bonnell posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 02/16/2016 last visited: 03/13/2021 |
view gallery S2.1 km | The Lost Battalion Exhibit -- Texas Military Forces Museum, Camp Mabry, Austin TX in Remembering FEPOW A comprehensive exhibit of multiple panels details the history and suffering of the 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, 36th Infantry Division (Texas National Guard) of the U.S. Army, the famous "Lost Battalion" of WWII posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 07/17/2017 last visited: 03/15/2017 |
view gallery SW2.1 km | Mt. Bonnell in Wikipedia Entries Spectacular views still prove why the summit of Mt. Bonnell has been a favorite since the mid 1800s. Situated in Austin’s Covert Park, 100 stone steps will give you a workout to the summit – the better to appreciate your scenic rewards! posted by: Tygress location: Texas date approved: 12/09/2010 last visited: 03/13/2021 |
view gallery SW2.1 km | HIGHEST -- Point in Austin TX: Mount Bonnell in Superlatives While parts of the Jollyville Plateau are about 300 feet higher, at 775 feet above sea level, the summit of Mt. Bonnell is the highest point in the historical AUSTIN city limits. posted by: Tygress location: Texas date approved: 12/09/2010 last visited: 03/13/2021 |
view gallery SW2.1 km | Mt. Bonnell Cityscape View - Austin, TX, USA in Cityscapes Just offset from the summit of Mount Bonnell, northward by a few yards past a picnic table is a location that gives a wonderful view of Austin's cityscape. Good for both night and day view. posted by: WayBetterFinder location: Texas date approved: 09/26/2010 last visited: 07/22/2010 |
view gallery SE2.3 km | Moore-Hancock Farmstead in Texas Historical Markers The state historic marker for the Moore-Hancock Farmstead in the Rosedale area of Austin posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 05/28/2017 last visited: 03/15/2017 |
view gallery S2.3 km | MAJ Audie L. Murphy, US Army -- Camp Mabry, Austin TX in Statues of Historic Figures This statue of MAJ Audie L. Murphy, US Army, the impoverished farmboy from Hunt County TX who went to war and became the most decorated soldier of WWII, is installed at Camp Mabry in Austin TX posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 07/17/2017 last visited: 03/15/2017 |
view gallery S2.3 km | Audie L. Murphy -- Camp Mabry, Austin TX in Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures This statue of MAJ Audie L. Murphy, US Army, the impoverished farmboy from Hunt County TX who went to war and became the most decorated soldier of WWII, is listed in the SIRIS Database posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 07/23/2017 last visited: 03/18/2017 |
view gallery S2.3 km | MAJ Audie L. Murphy, US Army -- Camp Mabry, Austin TX in Specific Veteran Memorials This statue of MAJ Audie L. Murphy, US Army, the impoverished farmboy from Hunt County TX who went to war and became the most decorated soldier of WWII, is installed at Camp Mabry in Austin TX posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 07/17/2017 last visited: 01/09/2020 |
view gallery S2.4 km | Fragment of the Berlin Wall -- Texas Military Forces Museum, Camp Mabry, Austin TX in Preserved Architectural Remnants and Ruins A fragment of the Berlin Wall on display in the Berlin Crisis exhibit area of the Texas Military Forces Museum on Camp Mabry. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 07/17/2017 last visited: 03/15/2017 |
view gallery S2.4 km | Section of the Berlin Wall 1961-1990 -- Texas Military Forces Museum, Camp Mabry Austin TX in Signs of History A sign next to the fragment of the Berlin Wall on display in the Berlin Crisis exhibit area of the Texas Military Forces Museum on Camp Mabry. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 07/17/2017 last visited: 03/15/2017 |
view gallery S2.4 km | Section of the Berlin Wall 1961-1990 -- Texas Military Forces Museum, Camp Mabry Austin TX in Monuments of the Eastern Freedomfights A sign next to the fragment of the Berlin Wall on display in the Berlin Crisis exhibit area of the Texas Military Forces Museum on Camp Mabry. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 07/19/2017 last visited: 03/18/2017 |
view gallery S2.4 km | POW ID of PFC George Zerbis, USArmy -- Texas Military Forces Museum, Camp Mabry, Austin TX in Remembering FEPOW The POW ID of PFC George Zerbis, a member of the "Lost Battlion" taken prisoner and held by the Japanese during WWII is on display at the Texas Military Forces Museum on post at Camp Mabry, Austin TX posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 07/17/2017 last visited: 03/15/2017 |
view gallery S2.4 km | Fiberglass Regiment, Texas Military Forces Museum, Austin, TX in Fiberglass Horses The Texas Military Forces Museum has several fiberglass military horses and mules on display at this location. posted by: Queens Blessing location: Texas date approved: 02/21/2015 last visited: 03/12/2017 |
view gallery S2.4 km | Merci Boxcar, Texas Military Forces Museum, Austin, TX in Gifts from Other Countries This special historical artifact was a gift from France following World Wars I and II. posted by: Queens Blessing location: Texas date approved: 02/21/2015 last visited: 03/12/2017 |
view gallery S2.4 km | Brigadier General John C. L. Scribner Texas Military Forces Museum, Austin, TX, USA in War and Military Museums This important museum is located in Fort Mabry, Austin, Texas. posted by: Queens Blessing location: Texas date approved: 02/21/2015 last visited: 03/12/2017 |
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