Riley's Tavern - Texas Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Riley's Tavern is one of the newest Texas historical markers, dedicated on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Following the dedication, a crawfish boil and the music of The Gulf Coast Playboys was enjoyed.

It is located at 8894 FM 1102, which is across the railroad tracks east of the rural roadway. The tavern as the hole-in-the-wall appeal, especially suited for those driving large trucks.

Marker Number: 17728 Marker Text: Riley’s Tavern, Hunter’s oldest business, is housed in a circa 1895 building that was the Galloway Saloon and later home to the Bernardino Sanchez family. In 1933, Texas was the 23rd state to vote for the repeal of Prohibition. Shortly thereafter, J.C. Riley and his uncle drove a Model T to the steps of the state capitol in Austin to obtain the first license issued in Texas – Number 00001. At the stroke of midnight on Sep. 14, 1933. 3.2% Beer could be sold and Comal County had sufficient stock available to meet the demand. Riley operated the business until his death in 1992. His tavern, midway between Austin and San Antonio, has been a popular destination for decades of travelers, with many from neighboring dry counties. Marker is property of the State of Texas (2013)

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