According to apparently authentic records and witnesses, a Texas horned toad (a type of lizard) was sealed in cornerstone of an Eastland courthouse built in 1897. In 1928 a new courthouse was erected, the prior cornerstone was opened, and the horned frog was found alive! The small animal received great publicity; was displayed nationally. When it died the following year of pneumonia, it was placed in a glass-front casket, on view in the present county courthouse.
According to apparently authentic records and witnesses, a Texas horned toad (a type of lizard) was sealed in cornerstone of an Eastland courthouse built in 1897. In 1928 a new courthouse was erected, the prior cornerstone was opened, and the horned frog was found alive!
Eastland, TX MonumentsBuilt by one of Eastland's founding fathers, C.U. Connellee in 1920
Eastland, TX TheatresDaniel, Cisco, and Leon. Also Eastland and Ringling Lakes are popular local fishing spots one mile north of town. Primitive camping, trails, and RV hookups are available at Ringling.
Eastland, TX RecreationNational and Post Office history depicted in 6- by 10-foot mural of postage stamps. Seven years and some 12,000 stamps were required to produce the mosaics of historical scenes and famous stamps.
Eastland, TX Murals Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times:
Park covers 13,960 acres in one of the state's most scenic regions. Erosion has carved spectacular landscapes at the edge of ...
Brand new facility located on the banks of the Concho River between U.S. 87 north and south. Close to the Historic District, ...
Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...
Exhibits depicting Hutchinson County area from time of Coronado to boom-town days....