San Marcos: Hays County Museum

San Marcos: Hays County Museum

  • <p>Hays County Courthouse</p> <p>Three storey courthouse with central tower</p>
  • <p>Hays County Museum</p> <p>Hays County MuseumMuseum exhibits with large photographs and artifacts in cases</p>
  • <p>Elizabeth “Lizzie” Johnson Williams (DeGolyer Library, SMU)</p> <p>Portrait of Elizabeth “Lizzie” Johnson</p>
  • <p>Hezekiah and Elizabeth Williams’ wedding portrait (UTSA Special Collections)</p>

  • Listen to the audio

Located in the historic Hays County Courthouse, the Hays County Museum offers up stories of notable regional individuals including Texas Ranger Jack Hays, rancher Lizzie Johnson Williams, and mural artist Buck Winn. A small theatre screens documentaries on regional history produced by the county historical commission.

Hays County Museum

  • Hours: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call for additional times.
  • Admission: Free
  • 111 E. San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX
  • 512-393-2277
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  • National Register of Historic Places