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Round Top is located in northeastern Fayette County. It sits on a hill between Cummins Creek to the southwest and Rocky Creek to the east, tributaries of the Colorado River. The elevation in the center of Round Top is 439 feet (134 m) above sea level. Texas State Highway 237 passes through the center of town, leading northeast 22 miles (35 km ...
Moore's Fort is a twin dogtrot type blockhouse in Round Top, Texas. Built by John Henry Moore in 1828, it is the oldest building in Fayette County. [1] It was originally located where La Grange is today, as a shelter for settlers from Comanche raids. [2] Later it was moved to Round Top. A historical marker sits at the original location in La ...
Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Round Top, Texas) / 30.06278°N 96.69944°W / 30.06278; -96.69944. Bethelem Lutheran Church is an historic stone Lutheran church located at 412 South White Street in Round Top, Texas .
Round Top Mountain is located in the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas, northeast from the Mexican border. [6] [7] The region is the most mountainous area of Texas, and lies to the southeast of the Sierra Blanca mountain range. The area includes the Finlay Mountains, Triple Hill, and Sierra Blanca quadrangles as well as parts of the Fort Quitman ...
21 April 1975 [2] Designated TSAL. 1 Jan 1981 [1] The Cummings Creek Bridge was a historic iron bridge about 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Round Top, Texas. It was fabricated by the King Iron Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio. It was erected in situ by the bridge company's agent S.A. Oliver in 1890. It was listed on the National Register of ...
Ima Hogg. Ima Hogg (July 10, 1882 – August 19, 1975), known as " The First Lady of Texas ", [1] was an American society leader, philanthropist, mental health advocate, patron and collector of the arts, and one of the most respected women in Texas during the 20th century. [2] Hogg was an avid art collector, and owned works by Picasso, Klee ...
The 5th Texas Infantry Regiment was a unit of Confederate States Army infantry volunteers created in 1861 that fought in the Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War. The unit was part of the famous Texas Brigade. The regiment fought at Eltham's Landing, Seven Pines, Gaines's Mill, Second Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, and ...
Round Top Festival Institute. Coordinates: 30.078°N 96.693°W. The Round Top Festival Institute is a musical institute established in 1971 by pianist James Dick in Round Top, Texas. It provides musical education programs in summer months, and hosts several concerts every year. [1][2]