Veterans Memorial, Angelina County

Veterans Memorial, Angelina County. In grateful memory of those who gave their lives for our country in World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War, erected by the citizens of Angelina County, sponsored by Angelina Post. No. 113, the American Legion. Vietnam War, December 22, 1961, May 7, 1975; Korean War, June 25, 1950, January 31, 1955; World War II, December 7, 1941, December 31, 1946
Date: October 26, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Angelina County WW I. Memorial

Photograph of a World War I memorial in Angelina County. It says, "In Grateful Memory of our boys who gave their lives in the World War, 1917-1918. Erected by the citizens of Angelina County sponsored by Angelina Post No. 113 American Legion."
Date: October 26, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Angelina County WW I. Memorial

Photograph of a statue and memorial dedicated to residents of Angelina County who fought in World War I. The statue wears a military uniform, holds a gun at his side, and has his right hand raised in a fist. It says, "In grateful memory of our boys who gave their lives in the World War, 1917-1918, erected by the citizens of Angelina County, sponsored by Angelina Post No. 113 American Legion. Honor Roll: Capt. Hugh O'Keeffee Kendrick; Henry T. Dixon; Fred R. Lindsey; Curtis F. Seale; Frank W. Weeks; Lee Scalise; William L. Sanford; Milton D. Roy; DeWitt F. Penry; Daniel S. McDougald; John T. Hudson; Ernest H. Hardy; James F. Cunningham; Brittian Plez Cox; Edward L. Chancey; Robert J. Anderson; Henry Williams; C. Weaver Shofner."
Date: October 26, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Angelina County Courthouse, fountain

Photograph of the fountain in front of the Angelina County Courthouse. Indecipherable words are carved into the side of the fountain. A bronze statue can be seen to the left behind the fountain, and the courthouse dominates the right hand side of the photo. It is a red brick building with white columns.
Date: October 27, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Angelina County Courthouse

Photograph of the Angelina County Courthouse, constructed in 1955 by architect Wilbur Kent. It is a red brick building with many columns. Several cars are parked in front of it, and there is foliage all around it.
Date: October 27, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Angelina County Courthouse

Photograph of the Angelina County Courthouse, constructed 1955 by architect Wilbur Kent. A sign is partially obscured by the cars parked in the lot. The building is mostly red brick. Letters above the three windows spell out "Angelina County".
Date: October 27, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ward R. Burke United States Courthouse, Lufkin

Ward R. Burke, United States Courthouse, Lufkin
Date: October 27, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Angelina County Peace Officers Memorial

Photograph of the Angelina County Peace Officers Memorial. It reads: "We remember the officers who always stood true. Persons strong enough to answer the challenge are few. With pride and integrity they say 'To serve and protect'. For the giving of their life, we offer our respect." "Capt. Don H. Willmon, 1946-1979, Angelina Co. Reserves." and "Officer John E. Logan Jr., 1970-2004, Huntington Police Dept." are carved into the small stone on the left, and "Deputy Byford H. Hunter, 1949-1982, Angeline Co. Sheriff's Dept." is carved into the stone on the right. Red and white bricks with the names, birth dates, and death dates of officers make up the walkway leading to the memorial.
Date: October 27, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Polk County History Monument, close-up of photos

Polk County History Monument, close-up of photos
Date: October 27, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Geologic Atlas of the United States: Uvalde Folio, Texas (open access)

Geologic Atlas of the United States: Uvalde Folio, Texas

This atlas contains three colored maps from the quadrangle region around Uvalde (Culberson County) and Zavalla (Angelina County), Texas including historical geography, topography, and structure sections. The illustrated text of the atlas discusses the geological elevation of the area, provides in-depth breakdown of the kinds of rocks and minerals as well as other features of the region, and includes economic geology, agriculture and cattle raising information.
Date: 1900
Creator: United States. Department of the Interior.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texarkana Gateway to Texas and the Southwest (open access)

The Texarkana Gateway to Texas and the Southwest

This text gives an overview of the places and resources in Texas with an emphasis on the locations where the railroads run through the state. Indexes start on page 220.
Date: 1896
Creator: Texas & Pacific Railway
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Banner. (Homer, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, November 10, 1882 (open access)

The Banner. (Homer, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, November 10, 1882

Weekly newspaper from Homer, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 10, 1882
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Courier (Huntington, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 31, 1917 (open access)

The Courier (Huntington, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 31, 1917

Weekly newspaper from Huntington, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 31, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

Trammel's Trace: The First Road to Texas from the North

Map showing "Trammel's Trace," the first road from the north (present-day Arkansas) into Texas, used around 1800. It includes notations for abandoned settlements, modern cities, and Caddo villages documented from 1800 to 1840, as well as other historic roads used at the time of Trammel's Trace.
Date: 2015
Creator: Pinkerton, Gary
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lufkin Daily News (Lufkin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Thursday, February 1, 1917 (open access)

Lufkin Daily News (Lufkin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Thursday, February 1, 1917

Daily newspaper from Lufkin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 1, 1917
Creator: Watford, G. E. & Binion, W. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lufkin Daily News (Lufkin, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 55, Ed. 1 Monday, January 7, 1918 (open access)

Lufkin Daily News (Lufkin, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 55, Ed. 1 Monday, January 7, 1918

Daily newspaper from Lufkin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 7, 1918
Creator: Watford, G. E. & Binion, W. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lufkin Daily News (Lufkin, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 57, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 9, 1918 (open access)

Lufkin Daily News (Lufkin, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 57, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 9, 1918

Daily newspaper from Lufkin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 9, 1918
Creator: Watford, G. E. & Binion, W. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lufkin Daily News (Lufkin, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 58, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 10, 1918 (open access)

Lufkin Daily News (Lufkin, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 58, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 10, 1918

Daily newspaper from Lufkin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 10, 1918
Creator: Watford, G. E. & Binion, W. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lufkin Daily News (Lufkin, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 60, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 12, 1918 (open access)

Lufkin Daily News (Lufkin, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 60, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 12, 1918

Daily newspaper from Lufkin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 12, 1918
Creator: Watford, G. E. & Binion, W. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Lufkin News (Lufkin, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. [41], Ed. 1 Friday, January 18, 1918 (open access)

The Lufkin News (Lufkin, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. [41], Ed. 1 Friday, January 18, 1918

Weekly newspaper from Lufkin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 18, 1918
Creator: Watford, G. E. & Binion, W. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Lufkin News (Lufkin, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, January 25, 1918 (open access)

The Lufkin News (Lufkin, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, January 25, 1918

Weekly newspaper from Lufkin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 25, 1918
Creator: Watford, G. E. & Binion, W. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lufkin Daily News (Lufkin, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 152, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 1, 1918 (open access)

Lufkin Daily News (Lufkin, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 152, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 1, 1918

Daily newspaper from Lufkin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 1, 1918
Creator: Watford, G. E. & Binion, W. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Lufkin News (Lufkin, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, May 10, 1918 (open access)

The Lufkin News (Lufkin, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, May 10, 1918

Weekly newspaper from Lufkin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 10, 1918
Creator: Watford, G. E. & Binion, W. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lufkin Daily News (Lufkin, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 161, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 11, 1918 (open access)

Lufkin Daily News (Lufkin, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 161, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 11, 1918

Daily newspaper from Lufkin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 11, 1918
Creator: Watford, G. E. & Binion, W. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History