Guide to Historic Sites in Texas
Bishop’s Palace
Located in the center of Galveston’s historic Broadway Street, this castellated limestone and granite mansion was built in 1887 by Victorian architect Nicholas Clayton for attorney and railroad entrepreneur Walter Gresham.
Sixty-minute guided tours through the ornate home showcase a Santo Domingo mahogany fireplace, a silver-lined fireplace, and bronze dragon sculptures. Galveston (409) 762-2475 or www.galveston.com
Casa Navarro State Historic Site
Located in downtown San Antonio, this half-acre site features the restored home of tejano merchant and statesman, José Antonio Navarro (1795–1871). Guided tours lead through the limestone main house, office, and store, containing period antiques and copies of Navarro’s history of Texas, and the detached caliche-block and adobe kitchen featuring typical early-Texan front and rear porches. San Antonio (210) 226-4801 or www.thc.state.tx.us
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Fannin Battleground State Historic Site
On March 27, 1836, General Santa Anna executed Col. James Fannin, Jr. and his 342 Texans following his victory at the Battle of Coleto during the Texas War of Independence. This 14-acre site commemorates the battle and massacre with a 28-foot grey-granite obelisk and museum containing artifacts excavated
from the site, such as cannonballs. Fannin (361) 491-0752 or www.thc.state.tx.us
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