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Harris County Historical Commission

Recognizing historic people, places, and events in Harris County, Texas

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 Harris County Historical Commission Mission Statement

​ ​The Harris County Historical Commission mission is to provide a unified and effective voice to preserve, protect, and promote Harris County history and historical locations, and initiate and conduct programs suggested by HCCC, and to that end shall:
​​a. review and process applications for THC subject markers, Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) designations, and Historic Texas Cemetery (HTC) programs, as outlined by THC and HCHC County Marker Committee (see Article XI, Section 2),
​​b. maintain an inventory of all historically relevant markers and monuments, as defined by HCHC, within Harris County; and to make this inventory publicly accessible, including by distribution through technological options such as HCHC website,
​​c. create and maintain a Harris County marker program, as a companion and alternative to THC marker program, for the purpose of supporting local historical topics, subjects and individuals,
​​d. seek to identify and promote the development of underrepresented or other worthy marker subjects,
​​e. create countywide awareness and appreciation of historic preservation, its benefits and uses,
​​f. support and promote the interests and appreciation of Harris County and Texas history, the programs of THC, and, whenever possible, other associated agencies and organizations,
​​g. make recommendations to HCCC for the acquisition or improvement of property, real or personal, which is of historical significance, in compliance with the state laws pertaining to historical preservation in Texas,
​​ h. accept as custodian, upon approval of HCCC and when feasible, documents, artifacts and other museum objects, and assure that such are received by a proper depository,
​​ i. and perform other county functions as authorized by Chapter 318 of TLGC; the Texas Preservation Handbook for County Historical Commissions; and the Texas Administrative Code Title 13, Part 2, applicable rules related to THC for RTHL, Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program, Certified Local Government, HTC Designation, Restricted Cultural Resource Information, State Archeological Landmark Designations, Historic Shipwrecks, management and care of artifacts and collections, and all other applicable THC, state, and  federal programs  and regulations pertaining to same.

 

 Membership Roster

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County Judge Lina HidalgoHarris County Judge
Commissioner Rodney EllisCommissioner Precinct 1
Commissioner Adrian GarciaCommissioner Precinct 2
Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P. ECommissioner Precinct 3
Commissioner R. Jack CagleCommissioner Precinct 4
Christopher “Chris” VarelaChair)Hispanic & Latin American History
James R. “Jim” BaileyMemberCounty History
Ann Dunphy BeckerMemberWebsite Review, Houston 1860-1900, Houston Light Guard
Debra Blacklock-SloanMarker Dedication ChairAfrican-American history
Dr. Kenneth L. “Ken” BrownMemberCemetery Preservation & Archeology
Nancy T. BurchMemberSpeakers Bureau
Thomas "Tom" CarrizalMemberHispanic Studies and Local Music
Charles E. "Chuck" ChandlerCounty Marker ChairBrick Yards, Roads, Bridges, Ferries; plus all things east of San Jacinto River
Scott DaileyCorresponding SecretaryHistoric Architecture & Abandoned Places
Dr. Gayle DaviesMemberLocal Markers & Church history
Charles “Charlie” DukeMemberLegislative Liaison
James H. Ford, Jr.Vice-ChairMarker Mentor & Marker QR Codes
Cathleen W. HartMemberArchitecture & Texas Treasures Business Awards Program
William N. “Will” HowardMemberHeritage & Historical Tours
Jorge Garcia-HerrerosMemberLocal archaeology & Hispanic studies
Calvin MaloneMemberAfrican American Studies
Laney McAdow ChavezMemberCounty Archivist
Dr. Robert MeauxParliamentarian, Website ReviewerSchool History and Humble/Lake Houston Area History
Bernice Bell MistrotMemberMilitary History, County History, Texas Germans
Emily H. NghiemMemberAsian Studies; Freeman Town
Bobby R Russell, Jr. MemberNorthwest Harris County (Klein - Tomball - Rose Hill)
Paul R. Scott, CA, CRMState Marker ChairState Markers
Christine SmithMemberCounty History
Joseph (Joe) StrangeMemberPhotographic Assistance
Lisa M. WatkinsMember
Gary E. WhiteMemberHistoric cemeteries and Northwest Harris County
Loretta Martinez WilliamsRecording SecretaryTejano History & Marker Narratives
Annie ZeleeMemberAfrican American Studies
Trevia Wooster BeverlyEMERITUS MEMBERWebsite Calendar
Alfred E. “Al” DavisEMERITUS MEMBERFormer HCHC Chair 1987-2006
Barbara EavesEmeritus Member
James E. “Jim” FisherEmeritus MemberMarker Inventory
Willie Lee GayEMERITUS MEMBERSunnyside Community
Francita Stuart UlmerEMERITUS MEMBERGarden history and design
Janet K Wagner, RLAEmeritusCultural Landscape History
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​The members of the Harris County Historical Commission are happy to assist you. If you have comments, concerns, or questions, please contact us.

​Historical Commission Chair
HistoricalCommissionChair@hctx.net

​Historical Commission Vice-Chair
HistoricalCommissionVice-Chair@hctx.net

​Markers and related items
HistoricalCommissionMarkers@hctx.net

​Cemeteries and related items
HistoricalCommissionCemeteries@hctx.net
​Tourism and related items
HistoricalCommissionTourism@hctx.net
​Historical Commission Speakers
HistoricalCommissionSpeakers@hctx.net
​Calendar submissions and requests
HistoricalCommissionCalendars@hctx.net
​Website questions
HistoricalCommissionWebsite@hctx.net

 

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