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[Historic Marker Application: John Reichle General Merchandise (Welcome Store)]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the John Reichle General Merchandise (Welcome Store), in Industry, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: August 11, 1992
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Location: 30.028650 -96.487770
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

Dedication of Marker for Saint Rose Cemetery in Beeville, Texas

Description: Saint Rose Cemetery was designated a Texas Historical Cemetery during a dedication ceremony in August 2008. Dr. Barbara Welder, chair of the Bee County Historical Commission, spoke at the dedication which was attended by Lawrence Oaks, Executive Director of the Texas Historical Commission. This historical African American burial ground was formally deeded in 1921. However, some burials took place prior to that; with the earliest known burial being that of a former slave, Nancy Williams, datin… more
Date: August 2008
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Bee County Historical Commission
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