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	Granbury, Texas -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Granbury is a city located in (additional info and facts about Hood County, Texas) Hood County, Texas.
		Granbury is located at 32°26'31" North, 97°46'53" West (32.441978, -97.781383).
		Out of the total population, 4.6% of those under the age of 18 and 14.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/gr/granbury,_texas.htm (454 words)

	Granbury, Texas - TourTexas Destination Guide
		Granbury, Texas is a relaxing resort community surrounded by the freshly plowed fields, pecan orchards and lazy rivers of the rolling Texas countryside, and is located 35 miles southwest of Fort Worth, TX, on U.S. Highway 377.
		Granbury's pristine courthouse square, established in 1871, and once the home of cowboys, saloons and ten-pin alleys, was the first in Texas to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
		A frontier settlement that bustled when cotton was king, Granbury, Texas is now replete with an array of antique and art galleries, Victorian bed and breakfasts, and dining pleasures from country to gourmet.
	tourtexas.com /granbury (180 words)

	GRANBURY
		Granbury, county seat of Hood county, on Hwy.
		Granbury had many colorful characters in the early days, beginning with a flsmith, P. Rhea, who, with his hammer and anvil, ventured west of the Brazos in 1855 and settled at the mouth of Rough Creek.
		Rhea did not like the encroachment of civilization, and even after the Granbury square was laid off he would kill deer, hang and dress them from a limb of an oak near the courthouse.
	users.htcomp.net /JCGS/VB/Part_V/4.htm (946 words)

	General Hiram Bronson Granbury (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Hiram Bronson Granbury, Confederate general, was born in Copiah County, Mississippi, on March 1, 1831, the son of Nancy (McLaurin) and Norvell R. Granbury, a Baptist minister.
		In April 1863 Granbury was at Port Hudson, Louisiana, and in May he participated in the battle of Raymond, Mississippi.
		After the fall of Atlanta, Granbury led his brigade in Hood's disastrous invasion of Tennessee, and at the battle of Franklin on November 30, 1864, he was killed in action.
	www.angelfire.com /tx3/RandysTexas/granbury.html (374 words)

	Bed Breakfast on Granbury Square - Granbury Square Flat Bed & Breakfast (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Granbury is rich in history and folklore, and a town where they still tell tales of Davy Crockett and Jesse James.
		Granbury features eight festivals a year, some with strollers who dress in costumes from various historic periods, from the Civil War to the early 20th century.
		Granbury is enjoyed by old car enthusiasts since it is known for it's many scenic countryside routes.
	www.granburysquareflat.com (367 words)

	Preserve America Community: Granbury, Texas
		Granbury's historic town square, established in 1871, was the first in Texas to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and it became a model for the Texas Main Street Program.
		The 1914 Granbury Historic Railroad Depot is another attraction for heritage tourists, as is the 1885 jail, complete with an original cellblock and hanging tower.
		In addition, Granbury students are encouraged to volunteer as docents, in festivals and reenactments, and participate in a summer "Heritage Camp" sponsored by the Hood County Historical Society.
	www.preserveamerica.gov /5-7-04PAcommunity-granburyTX.html (295 words)

	Granbury, Texas
		Picturesquely situated on Lake Granbury, the seat of Hood County.
		The city was settled in 1854 by Thomas Lambert, who united it with the settlement of Stockton to form the nucleus of Granbury.
		Granbury cemetery is the final resting place of Jesse James.
	www.lnstar.com /mall/txtrails/granbury.htm (476 words)

	Encyclopedia: Granbury, Texas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Founded in the late 1800s, Granbury started as a square and court house.
		Many of the buildings on the square are now registered historic landmarks, including the Granbury Opera House, which still hosts Broadway productions as the Texas Star Theatre.
		Recent expansion of the city was possible from the damming of the Brazos River in 1969.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Granbury,-Texas (943 words)

	Handbook of Texas Online: GRANBURY'S TEXAS BRIGADE
		Granbury's Texas Brigade was formed in November 1863 just before the battle of Missionary Ridge.
		It was composed of the Seventh Texas Infantry, the Sixth, Tenth, and Fifteenth Texas Infantry (consolidated), and the Seventeenth, Eighteenth, Twenty-fourth, and Twenty-fifth Texas Dismounted Cavalry (consolidated) as a part of Maj. Gen.
		Granbury's Texas Brigade, though only organized as late as November 1863, established a reputation for stark fighting ability unsurpassed by any brigade in the Confederate Army of Tennessee.
	www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/GG/qkg2.html (463 words)

	Handbook of Texas Online: GRANBURY, TX
		Granbury, county seat of Hood County, lies thirty-six miles southwest of Fort Worth on the shore of Lake Granbury on U.S. Highway 377.
		Granbury's new three-story courthouse was built of Brazos limestone and had a lighted clock tower.
		Granbury prospered as the trading center for much of north central Texas, marketing pecans, peanuts, peaches, grains, and cotton.
	www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/GG/hgg3.html (648 words)

	General H.B. Granbury, of Texas by J.H. Doyle - Hood County, Texas
		Granbury commanded a brigade of Texans in the Army of Tennessee, C.S.A. In the battle of Franklin, Tenn., November 30, 1864, he was killed.
		At the head of the procession, mounted on a gray horse, is Maj. J.A. Farmwalt [sic] [Formwalt], who commanded the Tenth Texas, Granbury’s Brigade, at the battle of Franklin, and was severely wounded in that fearful conflict.
		Adjutant John Willingham was in command of the Tenth Texas, and the Junior captain was in command of the brigade.
	www.hcnews.com /depot/veteran/GenGranburyBiography.htm (371 words)

	Granbury a town with history and charm on the Lake in the Brazos River, Texas on 1st Traveler's Choice: Lodging ...
		Granbury a town with history and charm on the Lake in the Brazos River, Texas on 1st Traveler's Choice: Lodging Directory of America's Bed and Breakfasts, Country Inns, and Small Hotels.
		But revisionists in Granbury have long claimed that James came to their town in the 1880's to work on the railroad.
		The area boasts several catfish ponds, and Lake Granbury is ideal for fishermen, swimmers, and boat lovers alike.
	www.virtualcities.com /ons/tx/y/as/txy60a1.htm (808 words)

	GENERAL HIRAM BRINSON GRANBURY
		Hiram Brinson Granbury was born in Copiah County, Mississippi, March 1, 1831, the son of Norval R. and Nancy McLaurin.
		General Granbury's and General Lowerey's brigades were sent to the scene where the Texans found the Kentuckians' horses at the foot of the mountain, and "with a wild whoop" they sprang into the saddles and were mounted once more.
		Herring, a friend of General Granbury said at his reinternment ceremony that the freedom of the Negro was not the issue of the war.
	www.granburydepot.org /z/biog/gby2.htm (1854 words)

	Lake Granbury EDF - Lifestyle in Hood County, Texas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Hood County is characterized by open grasslands, juniper-covered limestone hills, and sandy areas on uplands and along the Brazos River.
		Located on the Brazos River is Lake Granbury providing flood protection, water conservation and year-round recreation opportunities for all residents of the area.
		Granbury's historical square is on the National Registrar of Historical Places and is a tourist Mecca.
	www.granburyedf.com /lifestyle.htm (277 words)

	Lake Granbury Area Chamber of Commerce
		As Granbury residents and business people, we consider ourselves fortunate to live in an area where "hometown" values, community spirit and humanitarian efforts are still alive and well.
		Granbury Cemetery- Visit the past in this historic cemetery, where Confederate General Hiram B. Granbury, the town's namesake, and many of Hood County's earliest settlers are buried.
		Granbury Trolley- For Trolley route, park n' ride locations and schedule call 817.573.5548 or www.granbury.org.
	www.granburychamber.com (1022 words)

	Lake Granbury's Water Serpent Mystery
		What comes to mind when you think about Granbury, Texas is wholesome entertaining family fun, historic buildings, a world famous Opera House, a Mississippi River paddle boat, and the final resting place of Jesse James.
		Since modern science has proven sea serpents to be nothing more then a creature of fantasy and fairy tales local Hood County residents realized that they were dealing some other type of phenomenon.
		At 180 kilometers in length and with depths of almost 1,200 feet, it is not unreasonable to believe that something large and very unusual may live in these waters.
	www.geocities.com /legendary_spider_man/GRANBURY.HTM (492 words)

	Granbury, Texas Travel Guide by @DFW Travel
		Granbury is a perfect blending of the past and present, maintaining a firm grip on its roots and always an eye to tomorrow.
		The famous Granbury Opera House offers professional live theater eleven months of the year; comedies, musicals and melodramas that please the most discriminating theater enthusiast.
		Lake Granbury, 33 miles long is a perfect setting for the "Majestic Granbury Queen Riverboat" - regular excursions, dinner/dance cruises and private group gatherings for all occasions.
	www.tourtexas.com /dfw/metroplex/@granbury.html (314 words)

	Granbury, TX
		Granbury is a dynamic and growing community located approximately 30 miles Southwest of Fort Worth, Texas on US Highway 377, often referred to as the NAFTA Highway.
		Nestled around Lake Granbury, which was created in 1969 by damming the Brazos River, Granbury offers a unique dichotomy of both historic attractions and present day accommodations and shopping.
		Many of the buildings on the square are registered historic landmarks, including the Granbury Opera House.
	www.granbury.org (113 words)

	VirtualTourist.com - keeweechic's Granbury Travel Page
		Granbury is an excellent little town to visit, full of history and legend and wonderfully restored architecture.
		Granbury is the county seat of Hood County.
		When the railway came through Granbury in 1887, this brought about the construction of many buildings which were mostly two story and built of limestone.
	members.virtualtourist.com /m/130fa/d6537 (431 words)

	Welcome to Granbury Lions Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Granbury Lions Club is affiliated with Lions Clubs International, the world's largest service organization with over 1.3 million members in 194 countries or geographical areas.
		In addition, Texas Lions operate a camp in Kerrville for diabetic or handicapped children.
		Granbury Lions supports many other local and regional charities, as well.
	www.granburylions.org (105 words)

	Granbury Real Estate of Homes For Sale in Hood County, Texas
		Granbury -- Hood County’s seat and largest city -- is situated on Lake Granbury along the winding and beautiful Brazos River.
		Granbury’s Victorian Town Square was the first district in the state to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and was also listed with “The Most Popular Town Squares” in Texas Monthly Magazine.
		Lake Granbury offers boating, fishing, swimming, beach parks and marinas, while playgrounds, tennis courts, swimming pools and more can be found at county and city parks.
	granbury-homesforsale.com (679 words)

	Granbury High School: Class of 1986 20 Year Class Reunion...GHS86
		Each day we spent together and each special moment we shared helped each of us prepare for the journey that we have been living over the last 20 years.
		I hope that each of you is as excited as I am about this "once in a lifetime" event, the Granbury High School Class of 1986 - 20 Year Class Reunion.
		Granbury High School Class of 1986, Granbury Pirates, GHS, Granbury, Texas, Hood County, Lake Granbury, 20 Year Class Reunion.
	www.ghs86.com (297 words)

	Granbury Riverboat Cruises - Historic Granbury Attractions and Entertainment
		Last, (but certainly not least) is our popular Friday Night Murder Mystery Cruise featuring a delicious filet mignon dinner with dessert followed by an exciting evening of interactive theatre.
		In addition to our regular cruises, the Granbury Riverboat hosts special holiday and themed cruises, and is available for private charters anytime.
		No visit to historic Granbury is complete without experiencing a cruise aboard the stately Granbury Riverboat.
	www.granburyrose.net (349 words)

	A Tour of Granbury Texas
		By 1866 the name Hood County was chosen and newly-named Granbury was selected to be the county seat.
		Hood County was originally approximately 600 square miles, but the families living in the most southern sections of the county felt that Granbury was not centrally located.
		General Granbury was shot to death in a battle in Tennessee and remained there for some years until he was moved and brought home to rest in Granbury Cemetary.
	www.geocities.com /Heartland/Park/3904/ograntour.html (795 words)

	Lakeshore Apartments, Granbury TX (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Lakeshore Apartments, Granbury TX Come home to luxurious lakefront living at the Lakeshore Apartments, located on the shores of beautiful Lake Granbury, in Granbury Texas, where Texas history lives.
		Granbury and the Lake Granbury area becomes home to thousands of new people each year because of the quality of life provided by our small town atmosphere with the amenities of a much larger city.
		The Granbury Courthouse Square is the heart of our historical district, with great restaurants, great shopping, and live entertainment venues.
	www.lakeshoreapts-granbury.com (226 words)

	MuniWireless » Blog Archive » Granbury, Texas unwired (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		To my knowledge, Granbury will be the first community to launch a mixed use citywide Wi-Fi network.
		Muniwireless: Granbury, Texas unwired Archives Granbury Texas is going wireless for their citizens AND their municipality services.
		Granbury is the first community to launch a mixed use citywide Wi-Fi network.
	www.muniwireless.com /archives/municipal/450 (800 words)

	The Estates on Lake Granbury (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		It is this concept of human understanding and cooperation between people of various persuasions that makes the Estates on Lake Granbury a place where men and women feel welcome regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, or religion.
		The purpose is to provide, at a reasonable cost, a fulfilling quality of life with the greatest level of independence possible for each resident in a attractive, safe, and comfortable surrounding.
		East shore of Lake Granbury with a beautiful view of the main body of water.
	www.americanreligious.org /lake_granbury.htm (546 words)

	Leadership Granbury (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Leadership Granbury strives to ensure the continuity of leadership for the community.
		Upon completion of the program, Leadership Granbury participants are eligible for membership in the Alumni Association, This year’s class will assist the organization in continuing the process of leadership development.
		Although anyone is eligible to apply or make a nomination to Leadership Granbury, the Admissions Committee selects a maximum of 30 qualified individuals.
	www.granburychamber.com /members/LeadershipGranbury.asp (878 words)

	Granbury, Texas Real Estate
		It's all Big Fun and Great Music from the golden age of rock n roll at Granbury Live Tee off for a round of golf in the scenic North Texas hills.
		Granbury is 35 miles southwest of Fort Worth, Texas, with its large shopping malls, major retail centers, and outstanding restaurants.
		Granbury is only a little over an hour's drive to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
	www.relocate-america.com /states/TX/cities/granbury.htm (448 words)

	Granbury Bed and Breakfast Inn Texas Lodging Accommodation TX Getaway Honeymoon Hotel DFW Metroplex Fort Worth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Built in 1918, this Granbury getaway features a Prairie-style design that rose to popularity in the Midwest before catching on in the South during the early 20th century.
		Other attractions of historical note include the Granbury Cemetery, Acton State Park, the Pate Museum of Transportation, the Granbury Historic Railroad Depot, the Great Race Automotive Hall of Fame, and the Brazos Old-Fashioned Drive-in and Cinema.
		Four outfits in town provide historical tours, and an always-eventful calendar chronicles Granbury's rich heritage with General Granbury's Birthday Celebration in March, a spectacular July 4 Fireworks Extravaganza, a Civil War re-enactment in September, the Harvest Moon Festival in October, and the Candlelight Tour of Homes in December.
	www.virtualcities.com /tx/faithacres.htm (546 words)

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