HOWDY!!
I discovered this location as I was walking back from the Aggies Bookstore on the day my son received his Aggies ring. He received his Masters Degree on the 14th. So I hoped I could get this one submitted and approved to help celebrate that occasion (at this location) and also celebrate the placement of this, my 50th EC. What a Weekend it has been! I hope you enjoy this EC and the information it provides. "Gig 'em" 
The coordinates will bring you to hallowed ground if you are a Texas A&M alumni.These pillars are all created with Texas Limestone. Around the small pond in the same park are examples of exposed LImestone and some Sandstone which are both prevelant in Brazos County as well as throughout Texas. The Raw Limestone you see and can walk up to and touch was actually excavated from the area of the ponds creation.
Limestone Bolders
Here, at GZ, you see well milled Limestone block. Limestone processed from quarries from Texas. But with other options available you might ask , Why Limestone? Well this Lesson will discuss just that.
Milled Limestone Block
WHY LIMESTONE?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the form of calcite or aragonite minerals. It is formed under the sea from the shells, coral, and other remains of marine organisms that accumulate and harden over time.
One of the distinguishing features of limestone is its diverse range of colors and textures, which are influenced by various factors such as mineral impurities, environmental conditions during formation, and geological processes. Limestone can range from pure white to shades of gray, beige, yellow, brown, and even black. It can also have different textures, including coarse, fine-grained, crystalline, or even fossil-rich. Keeping in true AGGIE spirit this is TEXAS Limestone. Milled here in Texas. Georgetown quarry was chosen for its high quality Limestone. It's where you get the famous white and cream limestone. While these (2) two types of colors are very familiar, Limestone is not limited to those colors.
Due to its natural formation process, limestone often contains visible fossils and shell fragments, adding to its unique aesthetic appeal. These fossils serve as a testament to the rich history and ancient marine life that once existed millions of years ago.
A Coral fossils are identified by a series of 'dots' in a group.
B Bivalves can vary in shape and size but commonly look like circles or 'C' shapes.
They are cross sectional views through the valves of shelled organisms (like mussels and clams). (SEE them picture below.)
C Brachipods are similar to bivalves but usually have one valve bigger than the other.
It is worth noting that limestone is a versatile rock with different types and variations found worldwide. Some of the most well-known types of limestone include chalk, travertine, and fossiliferous limestone, each with its own distinct characteristics and uses in construction.
With its abundance and wide availability, limestone has become a valuable resource in the construction industry. Its unique properties and appearance make it a popular choice for various construction applications, ranging from building materials to decorative elements.
Geologist Views on Limestone and types
Geologists describe Limestones based on their overall composition. They can be varied in nature but in general the components can be divided into 4 groups.
1 skeletal grains-Fragments of shells, corals and other hard shelled creatures that were living in the sea at that time.
2 non skeletal grains-Other clasts not derived from shells etc such as:
Ooids - spherical and sub spherical grains made up of layers of calcium carbonate, typically the size of course sand.
Peloids - similar to ooids but tend to be made up of very fine carbonate mud. Most peloids originate from faecal matter, also referred to as pellets and have no discernible internal structure.
Aggregates - fragments of other rocks and sediment that were disturbed during storms.
3 micrite-A fine carbonate mud, commonly dark grey in colour.
4 cement-The crystalline material which infill around the other components of the limestone and cements it all together. Also commonly referred to as sparite.
Resources:
1) Limestone | Characteristics, Formation, Texture, Uses, & Facts | Britannica
2) Distinguished Alumni Tribute unveiled (aggienetwork.com)
3) https://www.bing.com/search?q=uses+of+limestone
4) Fossiliferous limestone - Wikipedia
5) Limestone | AMNH
Questions to answer:
1) What Colors of Limestone do you see here? How would a geologist describe this stone.
2) What fossils , if any, do you see in any of the pillars?
3) Go to Reference point one and view the unmilled raw limestone there. Compare and contrast the stone here and at GZ.
4) At the reference point, do you see and fossils here?
5) As of June 2019, earthcaches now contain required photo logging tasks. Please provide a photo of yourself, your GPSr, or a personal item that proves that you have visited this site. As you are facing the three pillars , walk to the far left column, Take the picture there with the Quote in the background.