Texas Hill Country Land Slated for Texas Rangers’ Museum

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

According to the Former Texas Rangers Foundation, 7.1 acres of Texas Hill Country land has been proposed as the site of a 41,350-square-foot educational facility dedicated to preserving the history of the Texas Rangers.

texas rangers musuem in hill country of texas The future museum will make its home in Fredericksburg, Texas. Fredericksburg is also home to the National Museum of the Pacific War and the Gillespie County Pioneer Museum. The project would be a joint venture of the city of Fredericksburg and the Former Texas Rangers Foundation.

The city has proposed a 99-year lease for the land in Fredericksburg which fronts U.S. Highway 290 East. Additionally, the city has issued a letter of intent offering to extend water, sewer and electric service to the site at their expense along with any necessary archeological studies.

The Former Texas Rangers Foundation has created a website to showcase the plans for the museum. The website features a site plan, illustrations of the future facility and exhibit plans.

The Former Texas Rangers Foundation is a membership based 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1971.

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