Background Information
United States -- Texas -- Williamson County.
War (Civil War).
This section includes historical information regarding the Civil War, both in Texas and throughout the nation. It includes a historical overview, timeline, information regarding battles and weaponry, and a list of select Williamson County Civil War soldiers.
To view the file, click the thumbnail under the files heading.
The Williamson Museum
Civil War in Texas, Trunk Manual
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The Alex Harris Store
United States -- Texas -- Williamson County.
War (Civil War).
The Alex Harris Store. This is a black and white photograph of a store where traders could barter for goods, trading items such as hides and farm produce. This photograph also features a covered wagon with mules and horses harnessed to it. There is a two-story house in the background with four men sitting on the porch. "Henington/Publishing Company/ Wolfe City, Texas"
1860
All rights to the images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted for non-profit educational purposes, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information, contact The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626.
http://williamsonmuseum.org
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Mill and Store at Gabriel Mills
United States -- Texas -- Williamson County.
War (Civil War).
Mill and Store at Gabriel Mills. This early photograph features a mill and store at Gabriel Mills in Taylor. The operator, Mr. Beckman is standing in the doorway. This building was built in 1860 and withstood the Civil War. It stood until its demolition in 1940.
This photograph provides a glimpse into life on the home front in Georgetown.
1860
All rights to the images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted for non-profit educational purposes, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information, contact The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626.
http://williamsonmuseum.org
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