Bridgeport Historical Society – Bridgeport Heritage Museum

Butterfield Stage Line

The Butterfield Overland Mail Company operated in Texas from 1858 to 1861, when the route was moved further north due to financial reasons and Civil War unrest. In the meantime…

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Coal, Oil & Gas

Soon after the toll-bridge was built, coal was discovered nearby during the drilling of a water well. Mines resulted, which brought a wave of immigrant families to the area, making…

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Rock Island Railroad

In 1893, the Rock Island Railroad laid tracks between the Oklahoma border and Ft. Worth. The railroads used coal as fuel and chose the path through this area to take…

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Brief Historical Overview of the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad

What follows is a brief, company-issued history of the Rock Island Lines. It was one of the introductory sections of the “Yard Clerical Manual” issued
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Bridgeport Independent School System

The first school was built in 1882 in the original site of Bridgeport which is now referred to as “Old Bridgeport”. The map shown below
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Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce was organized in the late 1950’s. The first president was John Burt, local druggist. Something happened to the minutes and records
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City of Bridgeport Administration

Information about the City of Bridgeport, Texas Government can be found on the City's web site. Information about the City of Bridgeport, Texas
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State Historical Markers

The Bridgeport Historical Society applied for and was granted Five State Historical Markers. "Toll Bridge & Old Bridgeport" "Bridgeport Coal Mines" "Bridgeport Lodge No. 587"
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Really cool museum, located in the basement of the Chamber of Commerce. It’s packed full of all kinds of interesting history from the town/county. It is self touring, so going at your own leisure was definitely a plus. Great opportunities for learning, especially for Texas state history/homeschool.

Shelby Aesthetic
It’s very small but it definitely utilizes the little space it has to work with to the fullest. If you ever go, check out the jail cell…
Ravin Ace
Loved the small tour size (5 people) ! This was one of the main reasons I chose a Museum Pleu Tour.
Teresa Barrett

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