Birthplace of present Baylor University (Waco) and University of Mary Hardin Baylor (Belton). Four large stone pillars mark original site of Baylor's administration and classroom building; other ruins on the six-acre site.
Location:
Independence Texas
Other History nearby:
(Brenham) Brenham Heritage Museum
(Caldwell) Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum
(Caldwell) Burleson County Historical Museum
(Van Horn) Culberson County Historical Museum
(Huntsville) Gibbs-Powell House Museum
(Round Top) Henkel Square
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04/19 Coming to The Independence area
Pearland Crawfish Festival Pearland TX April5-7 Great crawfish, food, music, and fun.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Great Texas Mosquito Festival Clute TX July25-27 Many booths with a variety of foods, along with arts and crafts and more. The carnival provides three days of fun for children and adults.
Houston Hot Sauce Festival Houston TX September21-22 The Houston Hot Sauce Festival, conducted in September, showcases everything from sauce, salsa and spices to jams, jellies and pickles. The festival also features cooking demonstrations and on stage entertainment.
Texas Rice Festival Winnie TX October2-6 Bar-B-Que Cook-off Weekend,
Horseshoe & Washer Pitching Tournaments,
Rice Run 5k & Kids Fun Run,
Queen’s Coronation & Street Dance
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