Thomas Hudson Barron Historical Marker
by ATXtraveler
Thomas Hudson Barron was one of the major contributors to the story of Waco. As one of the first pioneers to Texas, Barron was a volunteer in the building of Texas and came from his home state of Arkansas. He became the first clerk of McLennan County, and has many landmarks within Waco named after him.
This memorial marker is located within the First St. Cemetery in Fort Fisher Park, the park which Barron was a part of establishing.
Jeanes Discovery Center
by ATXtraveler
One of the most exciting new buildings on the Baylor Campus is the new Jeanes Discovery Center. For many years, including the time I was in school here, there were tons of material on Central Texas' Pre-Historic times, as well as other natural history stored in the basement of one of our science buildings. With the donation of the Jeanes' Baylor has been able to add a premier location for children to visit and learn more about history. In addition, Baylor has added several scientific "exploration" stations where children can learn about physical science.
Church of St Marys
by keeweechic
The Church of St Marys of the Assumption was founded in 1870. The original wooden church was damaged by fire in March 1903, and it was replaced by a brick sanctuary. The building was replaced again in 1956.