The Lone Star State is home to a rich heritage of archaeology and history, from 14,000-year-old stone tools to the famed Alamo.
During 2006 and 2007, Atkins conducted archeological investigations at the Santa Maria Creek site (41CW104), in Caldwell County, Texas. This work included National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) testing, carried out under Texas Antiquities Permit No. 4363/4636 between December 18, Read More …
The irrigation system in San Antonio was an integral part of its early history. Within the San Antonio area irrigation was a necessity to extend the planting season. An extended planting season would allow for diversified crops with different harvesting Read More …
The prehistoric archaeology of southern Texas is summarized in this paper. The region, often known as the Rio Grande Plain, has a distinctive archeological record in terms of site use patterns and artifact types. From the Paleoindian through the Early Read More …
One of the most significant periods in West Texas was the period of pre and post-Civil War. This period saw exploding expansion in our country as emigrants made their way through this area to points further west, mostly New Mexico Read More …
This title should continue in a rather Thackerayish manner, “in which a public library endeavors to revive a tradition for the community.” It is not our purpose to present a series of historical facts in connection with each trail mentioned, Read More …
During 1977 West Texas State University conducted archeological investigations at the proposed Bateman Pumping Station, Bateman to Truscott pipeline, and Truscott Brine Lake in Salt Source Areas VIII and X of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wichita River Chloride Read More …