Kerrville

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Pop. 17,384Alt. 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.

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.