Marker Inscription
Built 1933 to house Western collection of J. Marvin Hunter, Sr. (1880-1957), noted historian, journalist, editor and author. Having lived throughout the west, he settled in Bandera as owner of "New Era", 1921-1934. In 1923 he founded "Frontier Times"--a magazine devoted to history, border tragedy, and pioneer achievement. By 1926 he was adding relics to the museum's Western library. He financed construction of museum by sale of his books. Purchased after his death by Mr. and Mrs. F.B. Doane, it is maintained by Doane Foundation. (1965)
About this site
Frontier Times Museum is a historical marker in Bandera, Bandera County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 29 historical markers documented in Bandera County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 56 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.7297, -99.0714 near Bandera. The nearest cataloged historic site is Langford, B.F., Jr. and Mary Hay House (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Frontier Times Museum, Phillips, Captain Jack, and Mormon Settlers in Bandera Cournty.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5019002071. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
