EARLY WACO

  • Ferry on Brazos before Suspension Bridge.
  • Masonic Temple Fire, July 18, 1809
    SE Corner of South 3rd and Austin.
    Many historic records were lost.
  • Second McLennan County Courthouse
    was a two-story brick structure, built in 1858, and located in middle of Square.
  • First McLennan County Courthouse
    was a two-story log cabin, built in 1852, and located on SE Corner of Square.
  • “Pioneers and veterans on the Waco Square about 1880. Major George B. Erath at center left (circle) under the Lone Star banner.” (RNC)
  • “The Waco Square about the time of the Civil War. No parking problems.” (RNC)
    2nd McLennan County Courthouse shown on left.
  • “Volunteer fire company of early days, on the Square before a parade.” (RNC)
  • “Another view of the Square, about 1865.” (RNC)
  • “Early view of the Waco Square.” (RNC)
    The 2nd McLennan County Courthouse is the brick building on the right.
  • Second McLennan County Courthouse
    was a two-story brick structure, built in 1858, and located in middle of Square.