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Pop.
17,384
Alt. 1,645
General-Seat
of Kerr County,one of state's most popular health and recreation
centers. Area believed by many to have most ideal climate
in the nation. More than two dozen boys' and girls' camps,
scores of hotels, motels, dude ranches, and religious encampments
attract thousands annually. Rugged cedar and live oak-covered
hills, picturesque green valleys and beautiful 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 Co. owned more than 600,000 acres of land by 1900,
extending some 80 miles northwest to Menard. Among Schrenier's
philanthropies was established of Schrenier Institute (now
Schrenier College). Industries include Mooney Aircraft,
James Avery Silversmith. Major annual event is 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 held 18 days in May & June, and on Labor Day weekend
at Quiet Valley Ranch south of Kerrville.
Cowboy
Artists of American Museum- Splendid showcase for contemporary
cowboy artists including works by Joe Beeler, James Boren,
Robert Duncan, Melvin Warren and others; permanent and rotating
collections; special exhibitions; workshops by artists in
residence;library, auditorium and museum store. Open Tues.-
Sat. 9 a.m., Sun. 1- 5 p.m. Also Mon. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in
June - Aug. 1550 Bandera Hwy. (Texas 173) south of town.
Admission.
Hill
Country Arts Foundation- See Ingram.
Hill
Country Museum- Hill Country antiques , artifacts and
memorabilia in former home of Capt. Charles A. Schreiner
( see General, above). Handsome Romanesque stone structure
(1879) features French crystal chandeliers, decorative accents.
Open Mon.- Sat. 10 a.m. - noon ; 2-4:30 p.m. 226 Earl Garrett
St. Admission.
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
study, hiking. South edge of city off Texas 173. Admission.
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Thorough
effort has been made to provide accurate event information;
however, always confirm dates and times with the Kerrville
Convention and Visitors Bureau at 830-792-3535 or 1-800-221-7958.
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