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Join the Dayton Historical Society for their next monthly meeting Monday, July 25, at 6 pm.
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Over 165 years ago, paddle-wheel steamers were the major means of travel and commerce along the gulf coast and up and down the many rivers which extended from the coast deep into the interior of Texas, including the Trinity River. These paddle-wheel steamers carried passengers from the interior to Galveston and on to New Orleans along with goods raised on many plantations to major markets. They also delivered goods from far away ports not available in frontier Texas. This once invaluable means of travel and commerce is a fascinating part of our early history!
Read more- Huntington native Mildred Sparks celebrated her 101st birthday in her home on Thursday, June 23. If you want to mail her a birthday card, even though it’s after the fact, address it to Mildred Sparks at 413 Charlton Street, Lufkin, Texas 75901, or call her at her home at (936) 634-5128.
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In 2013, former Municipal Court Judge Bob Steely got to work clearing brush on his vast property. The grueling task eventually led to the discovery of a gravestone. The young woman who had been laid to rest there was named Annie McShan.
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Austin- No matter what sport it is, from high school to the professional ranks, one of the hardest things to do in sports is to repeat and win a championship the following year.
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- John Johnson, Chairman of the Jasper County Historical Commission, announced that familysearch.org affiliate Owen Vaughn will be one of the presenters at the Jasper County Genealogy/History Conference.
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For over a century, trains have crossed the Trinity River at Liberty on the same Truss bridges built in 1904 and 1919. Last Thursday, May 12th, the two sections of the 1919 Swing Bridge were removed. Now, in its place is a new permanent span and an interim shorter jumper span.
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