The Bridge Street History Center

06/19/2026

NEW BLOG POST:
Captured at 18. Held captive for more than three years. What happened next made Josephine Cavasos Barnard one of the most remarkable women in Hood County and Texas frontier history.
Read her incredible true story.

Abducted by the Comanche as a teenager and held captive for more than three years, Josephine Cavasos Barnard survived unimaginable hardship before becoming one of the most respected pioneers in Hood and Somervell County history.

06/16/2026

For years we’ve hoped to record Diane Lock’s story and she finally said yes!Join us for this remarkable conversation with one of Granbury’s most beloved local legends.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

06/13/2026

🏡 Historic Home Saturday 🏡

This week we’re featuring the D. C. Cogdell House, built in 1905 for First National Bank President D. C. Cogdell and his family before and after their original 22-room Victorian mansion was lost to fire.

One of Granbury’s most prominent early citizens, Cogdell helped shape the community through banking, business, and civic leadership. Today, the site is home to the Iron Horse Inn, but its rich history remains an important part of Granbury’s story.

What’s your favorite historic home in Granbury?

06/11/2026

🇺🇸 💙Take a Patriotic Drive Through Downtown Granbury! 🚙♥️
The stars and stripes are flying, porches are decorated, and local businesses are showing their American spirit! Take a leisurely drive (or stroll) around downtown and enjoy the patriotic displays that make our community shine this time of year.

06/10/2026

The best history comes from those who lived it. Join Wanda Crossland as she shares memories of family, community, and education in this fascinating oral history interview.

This video features an oral history interview with Wanda Crossland,...

06/08/2026

Before Facebook, Granbury Had This...
News, gossip, business ads, social updates, and neighborhood happenings, all printed in black and white. Discover how local newspapers became the social media of their day.
Read this weeks NUTT'S ABOUT HOOD COUNTY HISTORY BLOG

Discover how early Granbury newspapers served as the social media, community bulletin board, and neighborhood blog of the Wild West. Explore the stories, advertisements, gossip, and local news that connected Hood County residents over a century ago.

06/07/2026

06/03/2026

🚲 Happy World Bicycle Day! 🚲

This young Nutt family daughter proudly poses with her bicycle circa 1910, somewhere in or near Granbury. At a time when automobiles were still a rarity, bicycles offered freedom, adventure, and a new way to explore the community.

📸 Nutt Family Photo Collection of Mark Dabney.

05/30/2026

Long before Granbury became the county seat, Acton was already a thriving frontier community. From its historic public square and early churches to the people who shaped its future, Acton's story is deeply woven into the history of Hood County.

Discover the history of Acton, Texas, the oldest community in Hood County. Explore its early settlers, historic landmarks, public square, churches, and the people who helped shape this important North Texas community.

05/30/2026

🏡 Historic Home Saturday 🏡

The Baker-Carmichael House is one of Granbury’s architectural treasures. Built in 1905 by banker, businessman, and Texas legislator Jess Baker, this beautiful Queen Anne-style home remains a stunning reminder of Hood County’s rich heritage. This is a private residence.

What is your favorite historic home in Granbury?