Harris County Historical Commission

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

Featured Marker Dedication

Humble ISD awarded Texas Historical Marker in honor of 100th Anniversary

Archived Marker Dedications

2018
- Memorial Villages Heritage Trail
2017
- James S. and Alfred T. Lucas Marker Dedication
  Glenwood Cemetery, March 2017
- Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
- Katy Elementary Marker Dedication
2015
- THC Marker Re-dedication for Felix Tijerina
  Felix Tijerina's grand-daughter and son remove the marker cover.
2014
- Eldorado Ballroom Official Texas Historical - May, 2014
  Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, the Project Row Houses organization and others unveil the Eldorado Ballroom Official Texas Historical marker. May, 2014.
- El Barrio del Alacran Marker - March, 2014
  Unveiling of the El Barrio del Alacran marker
- Taken in Juergen Hall
  State Representative Allen Fletcher, with CHS President Karen McGilvery in the background. Taken in Juergen Hall.
2013
- J. Vance Lewis Marker Dedication - April, 2013
  HCHC members Jim Fisher, Mike Vance, Anne Shelton, Willie Lee Gay, Debra Blacklock-Sloan and Freedmen's Town Preservation Coalition members, Lue Williams and Catherine Roberts unveil the J. Vance Lewis marker. April, 2013
- New Zion Temple's historical marker - September 8, 2013
  Unveiling of the New Zion Temple's historical marker in Freedmen's Town-4th Ward on September 8, 2013
2011
- Benson and Gammell Markers – A Special Historic Event - October 22nd
  All Harris County Historical Commission members are encouraged to attend this special marker event.
- Marker Dedication Photos - 2011 thru 2012
  Harris County Marker Dedication Ceremony
- Lantrip Elementary Marker Dedication - September 24, 2011
  Lantrip Elementary Marker Dedication
- Lorenzo de Zavala marker dedication
  Dr. Jesus de la Teja's keynote address at the Lorenzo de Zavala marker dedication.

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