Historical Markers in
Roberts County, Texas

A Century of the Methodist Church Adams-White Place Allen Hardware Store Andrew (Rube) Foster Bald Prairie Cemetery Bald Prairie Church of Christ Barton Home Big Brazos Bridge Brazos Manufacturing Company, C. S. A. Bremond Calvert Jewish Cemetery Camp Creek Cemetery Camp Hearne, World War II Prisoner of War Camp Captain Henry Reed Casimir Drugstore Church of the Epiphany Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Building City of Hearne Cobb's Market Colonel O. M. Roberts Colored Graveyard in the Old Town of Hearne, The Cottage Hotel Dr. Benjamin F. Hammond Dunn Cemetery Ebenezer Hearne Cemetery Edward McMillan El Camino Real First Baptist Church of Bremond First Baptist Church of Calvert First Baptist Church of Hearne First Presbyterian Church Former Calvert Courthouse Fossil Beds Franklin Franklin Carnegie Library Franklin Cemetery Franklin North and South Cemetery General Walter Washington Williams Grace United Methodist Church Greater Riverside Cemetery Heards Prairie Cemetery Home Area of Chinese Farmers Howard House Isaac Phillip Stem Jacques Adoue Building Joseph and Catherine Bartula Katy Hamman Stricker Library Love High School Miami Cemetery Miami Mammoth Kill Site Miami Railroad Depot Mistrot-Adoue House Nesbitt Cemetery and Beck Prairie Baptist Church New Baden New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Norwood Cemetery Old Calvert Foundry and Manufacturing Company Old Cavitt House Old Franklin Parnell Paul Bremond Philen House Randolph-Field Place Rev. Robert Crawford Robert Cyrus Allen Home Roberts County Roberts County Courthouse Robertson County Robertson County Courthouse Sheriff Bob Reeves Shiloh Baptist Church Site of Elmo Baptist Church Site of Extinct Town of Hammond Site of Harvey Massacre Site of Owensville Sneed Memorial Methodist Church St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Paul United Methodist Church St. Phillips Episcopal Staggers Point Sterling Cemetery Stricker-Sneed House Suggs Cemetery The Parish Carriage House Thompson Cemetery Town of Calvert Virginia Field Park Walnut Creek Cemetery Wayside Community Wheelock Wheelock Wilson Chapel Cemetery Wilson Chapel Cemetery Wootan Wells
The first domed stadium in the world, the Astrodome, was built in Houston in 1965 and hosted numerous sporting events and concerts over the years.
Texas random facts
Roberts County is located in the northern panhandle region of Texas and has a rich history dating back centuries. Before European settlers arrived, the area was inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Comanche and Kiowa. These indigenous groups utilized the land for hunting and gathering.

In the early 1870s, ranchers began to settle in what is now Roberts County. The region's vast grasslands provided ample grazing opportunities for cattle, attracting ranchers from across Texas. The county was officially established in 1876, named after John S. Roberts, a significant figure in the movement for Texas statehood.

Throughout the late 19th century, cattle ranching dominated the local economy, and the population grew steadily. In the 1880s, the establishment of railroads in the region further facilitated the increase in trade and transportation of cattle, allowing for better access to markets outside the county. This growth continued into the 20th century, with the development of better irrigation techniques and the expansion of farming activities.

However, like many rural areas, Roberts County faced challenges during the Great Depression. The Dust Bowl of the 1930s devastated agricultural practices in the region, causing massive crop failures and forcing many residents to abandon their farms. The federal government's New Deal programs aimed to provide relief and recovery for farmers in the area, leading to the implementation of soil conservation measures and the construction of dams and reservoirs.

Since then, Roberts County has experienced periods of economic growth and decline. Today, the county's economy is still primarily based on agriculture, with cattle ranching, farming, and wind energy production being major industries. The county's rich history and dynamic present make it an interesting and important part of Texas' heritage.

This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Roberts County, Texas.

  • 1876: Roberts County is officially established by the Texas legislature.
  • Late 1870s: Buffalo hunters begin to populate the area.
  • 1882: The first post office, "Roberts", is established.
  • 1890: The county population is recorded at 565 residents.
  • Early 1900s: Farmers and ranchers settle in the area, establishing the agricultural economy.
  • 1933: The Dust Bowl hits Roberts County, causing severe soil erosion and economic hardships.
  • 1950s: Oil and gas exploration begins, leading to increased economic activity in the county.
  • 1980: The county reaches its peak population of around 1,400 residents.
  • 1990s: Population decline begins as job opportunities decrease.
  • Present: Roberts County continues to be a rural community with a focus on agriculture and energy industries.