Anderson
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Confederate Memorial Statue
Made by StuSeeger
Anderson Texas. The plaque next to the statue reads: This statue is a reminder of the hardships and suffering endured by Southern men who in 1861-1865 answered their states’ calls, marched to distant fields, endured deprivation, fought against overwhelming odds, winning the admiration of the world for valor, determination, and sacrifice. The Confederate soldier who gave everything defending his home and fledgling nation was not the rich landowner of fiction and film. They came from every walk of and was self-reliant and independent. As soldiers they developed an unusual loyalty to cause and comrades. Most were devout Christians. Exposure and lack of food make them more susceptible to disease. Meat was scarce; fruits and vegetables were had only in season. Beans and peas, along with hardtack and cornbread were the mainstays of their diet. They were ill equipped and paid infrequently. They wore coarse homespun jackets and trousers made by their mothers, wives and sisters. Clothes were patched and re-patched. When shoes wore out they marched and fought barefoot; blood from bleeding feet marked the line of march over frozen ground. They were soldiers! When an observer noted the tattered on the backs of his Texan troops, Gen. Robert E. Lee responded, “Their ragged clothes make no difference. The enemy never sees their backs.” One in four of these brave men died from wounds or disease. Medicines were scarce. Much of the time nothing was available to relive the suffering from wounds and amputations. When it was over, tattered and starved, they walked home. Some died by the side of the road and are buried in unmarked graves. These soldiers fought for the constitutionally guaranteed rights of each state to self-government. This statue was erected in April 2001 in honor of these brave men – the soldiers of the Confederacy.
Grimes County Courthouse (Anderson, Texas)
Made by courthouselover
Built in 1893, this Italianate courthouse was designed by F. S. Glover. It is a National Register Property. You can tell how small the town of Anderson is by this photograph. I stood right in the middle of their main street to take the picture. Try that in Houston.
Fanthorp Inn
Made by GuppyStorm
This runs on some Saturday during the month - just not while we were there.
Grimes County Courthouse
Made by kewing
Grimes County Courthouse, Anderson, TX 1893 (arch.: F.S. Glover)
Fanthorp Inn
Made by GuppyStorm
Nice place - They said it was still occupied until 1972
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