KERRVILLE
Population 18,118
Altitude 1,645
General
Seat of Kerr County, one of the state's most popular health and
recreation centers. Area believed by many to have most ideal climate
in the nation. More than two dozen boy's and girl's camps, scores
of hotels, motels, dude ranches and religious encampments attract
thousands annually. Rugged cedar and live oak-covered hills, picturesque
green valleys and beautifully streams edged by towering cypress.
White-tailed deer so numerous that motorists are cautioned to
be on the alert for them, especially at night.
Capt. Charles A. Schreiner, born in Riguewihr, France, was early,
prominent Kerrville settler. He served with the confederacy and
as a Texas Ranger; established general merchandising business
in Kerrville, 1869. The Charles Schreiner company owned more than
600,000 acres of land by 1900 extending some 80 miles northwest
to Menard. Among Schreiner's philanthropies was establishment
of Schreiner Institute (now Schreiner College).
Industries include Mooney Aircraft and James Avery Silversmith.
Major annual event are Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair, Memorial
Day, weekend, provides opportunity to see works of more than 200
of Texas' finest artists and craftsmen. Music festivals
featuring folk and Country/Western stars are usually held on memorial
Day and Labor Day weekends at Quiet Valley Ranch south of Kerrville.
COWBOY ARTISTS OF AMERICA MUSEUM
HILL COUNTRY MUSEUM
KERRVILLE CAMERA SAFARI
KERRVILLE STATE PARK
TEXAS HERITAGE MUSIC MUSEUM
Attractions
- COWBOY ARTISTS OF AMERICA MUSEUM
- Splendid showcase for contemporary artists including works by
Joe Beeler, James Boren Robert Duncan, Melvin Warren and others;
permanent and rotating collections; special exhibitions, workshops
by artist in residence; library, auditorium and museum store.
1550 Bandera Hwy. (Texas 173) south of town.
- HILL COUNTRY MUSEUM - Hill
Country antiques, artifacts and memorabilia in former home of
Capt. Charles A. Schreiner. Handsome Romanesque stone structure
(1879) features French crystal chandeliers, decorative accents.
226 Earl Garrett Street
- KERRVILLE CAMERA SAFARI - Observe
native and exotic animals from around the world as they roam over
the Wilson Haley Ranch in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The
drive through ranch features many animals form addax to zebra.
At I-10 and Texas 16 (exit 508)
- KERRVILLE STATE PARK - 500
beautiful Hill Country acres on upper reaches of cypress edged
Guadalupe River. Camping, shelters, RV hookups, rest rooms, picnicking,
fishing, swimming, nature sturdy, hiking. South edge of city off
Texas 173.
- TEXAS HERITAGE MUSIC MUSEUM - Memorabilia
of Texas musicians. Also has Cds, cassettes, and albums of Texas
musicians on consignment. Monthly song writer showcase features
local writers and musicians performing original music. Major sponsor
of Jimmie Rogers Jubilee held in Sept. At the Inn of the Hills,
1001 Junction Hwy., Suite F.
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