Harris County Historical Commission

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

Featured Marker Dedication

Memorial Villages Heritage Trail

Archived Marker Dedications

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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