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TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARK MARKERS:
2011 Official Texas Historical Marker
Sponsorship Application Form
Valid September 1, 2010 to November 15, 2010 only
This form constitutes a public request for the Texas Historical Commission (THC) to consider
approval of an Official Texas Historical Marker for the topic noted in this application. The THC
will review the request and make its determination based on rules and procedures of the program.
Filing of the application for sponsorship is for the purpose of providing basic information to be
used in the evaluation process. The final determination of eligibility and therefore approval for a
state marker will be made by the THC. This form is to be used for Recorded Texas Historic
Landmark (building marker) requests only. Please see separate forms for either Historic Texas
Cemeteries or subject markers.
Proposed marker topic (official title will be determined by the THC): Simonton School
County: Fort Bend
Town (nearest county town on current state highway map): Simonton
Street address of marker site or directions from town noted above: 34935 FM 1093
Marker Coordinates:
If you know the location coordinates of the proposed marker site, enter them in one of the
formats below:
UTM Zone        Easting      Northing
Lat:      Long:     (deg, min, sec or decimal degrees)
Otherwise, give a precise verbal description here (e.g. northwest corner of 3rd and Elm, or FM
1411, 2.6 miles east of McWhorter Creek): Small city of Simonton, the north front of the school
faces the railroad tract at Hwy 1093
NOTE: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark markers must be placed at the structure being
marked.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark markers definition: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
(RTHL) markers are awarded to structures deemed worthy of preservation for their historical
associations and architectural significance. RTHL is a legal designation and comes with a
measure of protection; it is the highest honor the state can bestow on a historic structure, and the
designation is required for this type of marker. The RTHL designation becomes effective upon
approval by the THC. Official Texas Historical Markers signify the RTHL designation, which
comes only through application to and approval by the THC and must include public display of
an Official Texas Historical Marker. Owners of RTHL-designated structures must give the THC
60 days written notice before any alterations are made to the exterior of the structure. RTHL
status is a permanent designation and is not to be removed from the property in the event of a
transfer of ownership. Only the THC can remove the designation or recall the marker. The marker
must remain with the structure and may not be removed or displayed elsewhere until or unless the
THC gives express approval in writing for such action. Once designated as RTHL, properties are
subject to provisions of Texas Government Code, Section 442.006(f).