Answers
What was the name of the first town that the original Giles' General Store was located in?
Gilesburg
Who donated the Tate House to Pioneer Farms?
Ladybird Johnson
Why were most flag poles made from tall hardwood trees?
They are usually straighter than softwoods.
When did The Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad establish a stop in Sprinkle, Texas?
1904
Which one of our houses was lived in by the original surveyor for the University of Texas campus?
Aynesworth-Wright House
Which group of people did the German immigrants in this area share the Baptist Church that was built in 1850 with?
The local slaves helped build and shared the Baptist Church.
How much cooler does the "dog run" make the Jourdan Homestead in the summer?
Up to 10 degrees cooler.
Which house is associated with the man who was involved in founding the Texas State Historical Association?
The Bell House
Why is the silo at Pioneer Farms called a "Swedish Silo?"
It is assumed because of the Swedish people who built this type of silo.
Why would a barn built in the mid-1800s be more finely constructed than a farmer's house?
It housed the most important tools and animals neccessary to earn a living.
How did the increased usage of windmills change the role of the cowboy?
The cowboy went from herding cattle to riding fences.
A blacksmith shop on an 1800s Texas farm indicated what?
The the farm was successful.
Which famous general was Henry Orsay an aide to?
General George Custer
What types of businesses were associated with corner turret buildings?
They usually housed banks, apothecaries, and general stores.
What does the name "Tonkawa" mean?
It translates to "they all stay together."