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Montgomery County Historical Commission Preserving History for Montgomery County Texas Montgomery County Historical Commission " Birthplace of the Lone Star Flag " America250 Home About Events Work History Gallery Contact More Birthplace of the Lone Star Flag Montgomery County's 13th Annual History Road Rally January 31, 2026 Conroe, Texas First Baptist Church 600 N. Main Checkin Noon-1 pm News Release Announcing Annual History Road Rally in Conroe, Texas January 31, 2026 The Montgomery County Historical Commission is pleased to announce its 13th annual MONTGOMERY COUNTY HISTORY ROAD RALLY which will be in the greater Conroe area on Saturday afternoon, January 31, 2026. Chairman Larry Foerster describes the event as “a fun history scavenger hunt for family and friends, designed to educate and promote local community history. Each year it features the history of a different area of Montgomery County.” The History Road Rally on January 31 will focus on the historic Conroe area going back to 1881. The event will start and end in the gymnasium of First Baptist Church at 600 N. Main in downtown Conroe. This event will honor the memory of Tony Gullo, Sr., whose Gullo automobile dealerships and family have supported our History Road Rally for the past 12 years. Beloved throughout Montgomery County for his servant’s heart and his enthusiastic support of many noble community causes, Mr. Gullo passed away in June 2024 at 90 years of age. Teams of friends and family members have two hours to solve written clues to the history of the Conroe area by driving to various historic sites in the area, writing down the answers to the clues found at each site, photographing the site to confirm they went to the site, and then returning within two hours. Free pizza and drinks will be provided to returning team participants as part of the entry fee. Each participant will receive a souvenir “History Road Warrior” button featuring the photo of Tony Gullo, Sr. Trophies and gift cards will be given to the top three teams with the highest scores. But every participant is a winner! The pre-registration fee is $30 per vehicle in advance and $40 per vehicle the date of the event. Participants are urged to arrive at First Baptist Church between noon and 1pm that Saturday afternoon to complete final registration and receive instructions. Beginning at 1:30pm each team will leave in its vehicle in two minute intervals with the written set of clues and should return within two hours. Points are assigned to each clue and the corresponding photograph. The History Road Rally should conclude by 4:30pm that afternoon. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information about the Montgomery County History Road Rally and to get the registration forms, go to the County Historical Commission website at: https://montgomerycountyhistoricalcommission.org . You may also contact Larry Foerster at 936-537-9070 or Missy Ringo at 936-537-1072. Thanks again to the Gullo family and dealerships for their support of our History Road Rally. Registration Form Montgomery County Historical Commission c/o Larry L. Foerster, Chair 2411 Ellis Park Lane Conroe, Texas 77304 Cell: 936-537-9070 foerster@dfcllp.com Purpose and Mission To discover, circulate information pertinent to the historical identity of Montgomery County. To cooperate with other organizations in preserving the history and heritage of Texas.

Montgomery County Historical Commission "Birthplace of the Lone Star Flag " Home About Events Work History Gallery Contact More Videos Videos Videos from around Montgomery County Highlighted Videos All Videos All Videos Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search videos Search video... Now Playing DRONE HERITAGE MUSEUM MONTAGE 2025 01:25 Play Video Now Playing Maria Banos Jordan 30:58 Play Video Now Playing County Historical Commission and County Liaison Partnerships 47:24 Play Video The Eyes of Texas, no. 145, February 27, 1982 In this 1982 episode of The Eyes of Texas, producer Bill Springer meets a couple of grave hunters in Conroe. Producer Gary James visits the Studio 205 artists’ complex in Victoria, while host Ray Miller profiles two historic mansions in Belton and a miniature outhouse collector in Midland. Miller also shares the origins of the town of Manor. Produced by Houston’s KPRC-TV from 1969 to 1993, The Eyes of Texas was a regional television program highlighting unique people, places, and events across the state. This episode aired on February 27, 1982. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church- Conroe (1970) This home movie captures scenes of the congregation of Mt. Horem Baptist Church traveling by bus to Conroe, Texas for what seems to be a joint service with Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Children put on robes for a choir performance and a potluck dinner takes place. Cut and Shoot Fast Draw (1980) Broadcast on August 21, 1980, this episode of PM Magazine features profiles of quick-draw champions Diane and Bob Graham and economist Howard Ruff. PM Magazine Departments also offer gardening tips, a warning about refined sugar, and a recommendation for a local take-out restaurant. PM Magazine was a local news and entertainment television program broadcast on Beaumont's KFDM-TV in from late 1970s to the mid-1980s. Sam Houston Trail Ride & 1964 World's Fair This 1964 home movie first captures the Sam Houston Trail Ride, an all-horse parade that travels the trail roads from Montgomery into Houston to kick off the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the largest livestock exhibition and rodeo in the world, now averaging over two million attendees annually. Later, the Rairigh family journeys to New York City for the 1964 World's Fair, where they see DuPont's "Wonderful World of Chemistry." The film concludes with the Rairighs back home in Beaumont to celebrate Christmas. Trail Ride in Montgomery (1958) This home movie, shot by former member of the Texas House of Representatives Harold H. "Hal" Coley, captures a trail ride in Conroe. Participants dressed in Western attire ride horses or atop covered wagons. Later, the Coley family tours their new lake house. Explosion Starts Oil Fire (1933) Conroe "Remarkable pictures of a burning gusher that shakes houses seven miles away when it ‘goes up' and which defies all attempts to quench its roaring flames." [From original Universal Newsreel content sheet.] This Universal Newsreel contains dramatic footage of an oil well fire near Conroe, Texas. Men approach the blaze behind protective shields and a crane pours dirt over the flames. Conroe, Texas, like many East Texas towns, enjoyed an oil boom in the 1930s. This newsreel is believed to depict the Conroe well fires of 1933. Two wells a mile apart, the Standard of Kansas No. 1 Madeley and the Southland Oil No. 2 Cummings, both burst into flame the morning of January 12th. The Madeley was particularly difficult to get under control, with nitroglycerine blasts and dirt fill proving unsuccessful. The well cratered, swallowing the derrick and other nearby rigs, resulting in huge damages. After drilling many relief wells, the fires were eventually brought under control, but had created a large oil-filled "crater well" in the Conroe oilfield. Montgomery County Historical Commission c/o Larry L. Foerster, Chair 2411 Ellis Park Lane Conroe, Texas 77304 Cell: 936-537-9070 foerster@dfcllp.com Purpose and Mission To discover, circulate information pertinent to the historical identity of Montgomery County. To cooperate with other organizations in preserving the history and heritage of Texas.

About the Montgomery County Historical Commission. Montgomery County Historical Commission " Birthplace of the Lone Star Flag " Home About Events Work History Gallery Contact More About the Historical Commission What is the County Historical Commission? The official state agency for historical preservation, the Texas Historical Commission (THC), was created originally in 1953 as the Texas State Historical Survey Committee by the Texas Legislature. It retained that title until the 63rd Legislature changed it to the Texas Historical Commission. The Montgomery County Historical Commission (MCHC) is a duly constituted organization of the Montgomery County government composed of citizen members who are appointed by the County Commissioners and serve for two-year terms. The Commission reports to the County Judge and the Commissioners Court, and also to the Texas Historical Commission. The County Historical Commission has followed the Texas Historical Commission’s ongoing purpose of surveying, recording, and promoting the appreciation of local history as well as marking those historic sites and structures deemed worthy of preservation for either historical or architectural reasons. The Commission works in various fields, including archeology, architecture, history, economic development, and heritage tourism for the benefit of present and future generations. The agency helps identify and preserve historic sites and helps to preserve the heritage of Montgomery County. Historic preservation is a vital part of a promising future within our community. Misson and Role of Texas Historical Commissions To discover, and as appropriate, circulate information pertinent to the historical identity of Montgomery County, Texas, such as the placement of historical markers. To cooperate with other persons, groups, organizations and agencies in preserving the history and heritage of Texas. County Historical Commissions (CHC) are responsible for reviewing all applications for state historical markers before they come to the Texas Historical Commission (THC). They also serve as advisors to their Commissioners Court on matters of historic preservation. In addition, they often operate or promote county history museums, develop archival collections, promote local history celebrations and heritage tourism, publish books and brochures dealing with the county’s history and historic sites, undertake surveys of cultural and historic resources, conduct oral history projects, and all other manner of preservation programs. Montgomery County Historical Commission c/o Larry L. Foerster, Chair 2411 Ellis Park Lane Conroe, Texas 77304 Cell: 936-537-9070 foerster@dfcllp.com Purpose and Mission To discover, circulate information pertinent to the historical identity of Montgomery County. To cooperate with other organizations in preserving the history and heritage of Texas.

Montgomery County Historical Commission " Birthplace of the Lone Star Flag " Home About Events Work History Gallery Contact More CLG Certified Local Government Certified Local Government The Certified Local Government (CLG) Program is a local, state, and federal government partnership to empower local communities to better protect historic resources by identifying local priorities, meeting recognized historic preservation standards and providing access to financial and technical services to further the identification, evaluation, designation and protection of buildings, sites, districts, structures, and objects. Local governments that participate in the CLG Program act independently to develop and maintain a successful preservation program. The Texas Historical Commission administers the program at the state level and the National Park Service is the responsible federal agency. The benefits of becoming a CLG include access to technical assistance from the CLG Program staff, a network of local preservation commissioners and historic preservation officers from around the state, workshops and other trainings specific to local preservation challenges, and the annual CLG Grant Program. Montgomery County Members Include: Bernie Sargent, Maria Banos Jordan, Annette Kerr, Ron Saikowski, Ann Meador, Frank Hersom, Darrell Hebert, and Victor Uher Grants Instructions: Links are available on the title of the grant, click the title of the grant, and the grant website will open in a new page. Texas Historical Foundation (THF) Grants Programs Eligible recipients are 501(c)(3) organizations with a current project related to Texas history. Proposals for the following types of projects are considered quarterly for micro-grants up to $8,000 and annually for grants up to $25,000: Historic property preservation Events or programs promoting state history to the public Preservation of artifacts, archival materials, collections, or legal documents Texas history curriculum and educational programming Museum programming Publications and scholarly research in Texas history Archeology Cultural heritage and the arts The Texas Rural African American Heritage Grants Program Provides matching grants of up to $75,000 to support the rehabilitation of historic rural African American institutional and commercial buildings in towns with populations under 50,000. Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Encourage preservation at the local level by supporting ongoing preservation work and by providing seed money for preservation projects. Only Organizational Level Preservation Leadership Forum Members , Main Street America Community Members, and Main Street America General Members are eligible to receive funding from the National Trust Preservation Fund. Applicants must be either a public agency, 501(c) (3), or other nonprofit organization. Texas Historical Commission, Certified Local Government Division (CLG) Architectural, historical, and archeological surveys/inventories, Preparation of nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, Preparation of a local preservation plan, Writing or amending a preservation ordinance, Development of local design guidelines, Research and development of a local preservation incentive program, Travel/training expenses for hosting a regional preservation-related workshop. Matching grant 50:50 funds from $5,000 to $45,000. National Trust Preservation Fund With funds ranging up to $5,000, these grants help stimulate public discussion, enable local groups to gain the technical expertise needed for preservation projects, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, and encourage financial participation by the private sector. The National Fund for Sacred Places Provides matching grants of $50,000 to $500,000 to congregations undertaking significant capital projects at historic houses of worship, along with wraparound services including training, technical assistance, and planning support. March 3 deadline. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors Assists in the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of historic interiors. March 3 deadline. National Trust for Historic Preservation Conserving Black Modernism Grant Program A program that focuses on preserving modern architecture by Black architects and designers. March 14 deadline National Trust for Historic Preservation National Trust Preservation Funds An umbrella group of grant funds intended to encourage preservation at the local level by supporting ongoing preservation work and by providing seed money for preservation projects. There are three deadlines per year in February, June, and October. Grants from this fund are generally between $2,500 and $5,000. Out-of-round funding can occur (when available) in the case of an emergency. Email the Grants Office for more information. Battlefield Preservation Fund Grants from the Battlefield Preservation Fund will serve as a catalyst to stimulate efforts to preserve battlefields, viewsheds, and related historic structures and to leverage fund-raising activities. Grants from this fund range from $2,500 to $10,00 National Park Service Hart Family Fund for Small Towns Intended to encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for preservation projects in small towns with populations of 10,000 or less. These grants help stimulate public discussion, enable local groups to gain the technical expertise needed for particular projects, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, and encourage financial participation by the private sector. Grants from the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns generally range from $2,500 to $15,000. The selection process is very competitive. National Trust for Historic Preservation Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation The fund aims to save historic environments in order to foster an appreciation of our nation’s diverse cultural heritage and to preserve and revitalize the livability of the nation’s communities. Grants from the Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation generally range from $2,500 to $15,000. National Trust for Historic Preservation Moe Family Fund for Statewide and Local Partners The fund provides funding to current dues-paying members of the National Preservation Partners Network (NPPN) with grants focused on priority issues for the preservation field. Applicants are encouraged to embark on projects and activities outside the existing scope of their work, but the Fund also will support initiatives that take existing programs to a new level. National Trust for Historic Preservation The Peter H. Brink Leadership Fund The purpose of the fund is to support the leadership and effectiveness of staff and board members of preservation organizations to fulfill their mission and to create a stronger, more effective preservation movement. Grants from the Peter H. Brink Leadership Fund reimburse travel costs and provide an honorarium for the mentor up to a maximum total of $2,500. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. National Trust for Historic Preservation African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Grants from the fund are designed to advance ongoing preservation activities for historic places such as sites, museums, and landscapes representing African American cultural heritage. Grants made from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund will range from $50,000 to $150,000. National Trust for Historic Preservation Preserving Black Churches Annual grants from are intended to preserve historic Black houses of worship—either with active congregations and nonactive congregations—and advance ongoing preservation activities while strengthening capacity for historic congregations, and preservation and community organizations to steward, manage, and better utilize their historic structures. Grants from Preserving Black Churches range from $50,000 to $200,000. National Trust for Historic Preservation HBCU Cultural Heritage Stewardship Initiative Grants from the provide funding to HBCUs to develop Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plans to ensure they are equipped to preserve and maintain their historic campuses and historic assets. Grants made from the HBCU Cultural Heritage Stewardship Initiative will range from $60,000 to $150,000. National Trust for Historic Preservation Descendant and Family Stewardship Initiative Grants from the support project management, capacity-building, grantmaking, and convenings for place-based organizations, in a two-year collaboration. National Trust for Historic Preservation Backing Historic Small Restaurants A partnership with American Express, the Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program help restaurants address critical needs amid ongoing economic challenges. National Trust for Historic Preservation Anice Read Fund Grants are only available to members of Texas Downtown and must have a downtown focus to be eligible. Grant amounts range from $500 to $5,000 and are awarded on an annual basis. A scheduled phone call to Texas Downtown's executive director is required for grant application and must be completed by the end of August. To set an appointment with Executive Director Tania Moody, Text: 512-472-7832 or Email: tania@texasdowntown.org . Applications for the fund are commonly due by midnight on the Friday prior to Labor Day. Preservation and/or Restoration of Southern Heritage Artifacts, physical structures, and locations, including military and personal artifacts and letters, permanent structures and locations such as homes, monuments, cemeteries, battlefields, and historical/interpretive signs. Montgomery County Historical Commission c/o Larry L. Foerster, Chair 2411 Ellis Park Lane Conroe, Texas 77304 Cell: 936-537-9070 foerster@dfcllp.com Purpose and Mission To discover, circulate information pertinent to the historical identity of Montgomery County. To cooperate with other organizations in preserving the history and heritage of Texas.

Historic Resources of Montgomery County Texas Region. Montgomery County Historical Commission " Birthplace of the Lone Star Flag " Home About Events Work History Gallery Contact More Historic Resources Preservation Montgomery County Historic Resources To preserve historic and cultural resources, we must first know they exist. Architectural and archeological surveys identify significant properties in neighborhoods, communities, and entire counties. Published inventories of such sites can be indispensable in raising a community's awareness of its cultural heritage and in its planning efforts. The most important resources identified through surveys have the potential for state and national landmark designation. Moreover, the information and photographs generated by a survey create an irreplaceable record of the present state of that heritage. Preservation Resources Nr_Survey_NrSurv79-DCF MCHC Resource Tracking Log Tx Preservation Handbook_10 National Preservation Act Application for Funding Reimbursement Procedures (Jan 2022) Preservation Projects and Grants Projects 2020 Preservation Projects 2019 Preservation Projects 2018 Preservation Projects Grants 2020 Historic Preservation Grants 2019 Historic Preservation Grants 2018 Historic Preservation Grants Historical Resource Documents Montgomery County Historical Commission c/o Larry L. Foerster, Chair 2411 Ellis Park Lane Conroe, Texas 77304 Cell: 936-537-9070 foerster@dfcllp.com Purpose and Mission To discover, circulate information pertinent to the historical identity of Montgomery County. To cooperate with other organizations in preserving the history and heritage of Texas.

Montgomery County Historical Commission " Birthplace of the Lone Star Flag " Home About Events Work History Gallery Contact More Bessie Owen Collection The Bessie Owen Collection This is a courtesy from the History Task Force who scanned the collection to find out more visit the History Task Force Currently Displaying Boxes 1-7 of 12, More Coming Soon! Montgomery County Historical Commission c/o Larry L. Foerster, Chair 2411 Ellis Park Lane Conroe, Texas 77304 Cell: 936-537-9070 foerster@dfcllp.com Purpose and Mission To discover, circulate information pertinent to the historical identity of Montgomery County. To cooperate with other organizations in preserving the history and heritage of Texas.

Links and Activities of the Montgomery County Historical Commission in Texas. Montgomery County Historical Commission " Birthplace of the Lone Star Flag " Home About Events Work History Gallery Contact More Links in Montgomery County Texas Historical Commission … www.thc.state.tx.us Texas Historical Commission Site Atlas … http://atlas.thc.state.tx.us/ Montgomery County Library … www.countylibrary.org MC County Cemeteries … http://www.countygenweb.com/txmontgomery/cemeteries.htm Heritage Museums … http://www.heritagemuseum.us/ MCG&HS … http://mcgandhs.com/ Magnolia Historical Society … http://www.magnoliatxhistoricalsociety.com/ East Montgomery Co Historical Society Montgomery Historical Society … http://www.montgomerytexas.com/history Walker County Historic Comm … www.walkercountyhistory.org Harris Country Historical Comm … www.historicalcommission.hctx.net Town of Montgomery … www.montgomerytexas.gov History Task Force ... https://www.historytaskforce.org/#/ Links and Activities Montgomery County Historical Commission c/o Larry L. Foerster, Chair 2411 Ellis Park Lane Conroe, Texas 77304 Cell: 936-537-9070 foerster@dfcllp.com Purpose and Mission To discover, circulate information pertinent to the historical identity of Montgomery County. To cooperate with other organizations in preserving the history and heritage of Texas.

Reports of the Montgomery County Historical Commission. Montgomery County Historical Commission " Birthplace of the Lone Star Flag " Home About Events Work History Gallery Contact More Minutes and Reports Annual Report of the Commission 2023 Montgomery County Historical Commission Report Minutes and Reports Montgomery County Historical Commission c/o Larry L. Foerster, Chair 2411 Ellis Park Lane Conroe, Texas 77304 Cell: 936-537-9070 foerster@dfcllp.com Purpose and Mission To discover, circulate information pertinent to the historical identity of Montgomery County. To cooperate with other organizations in preserving the history and heritage of Texas.

Montgomery County Historical Commission " Birthplace of the Lone Star Flag " Home About Events Work History Gallery Contact More Texas Historical Markers Montgomery County As one of the most visible programs of the Texas Historical Commission (THC), historical markers commemorate diverse topics in Texas history, including the history and architecture of houses, commercial and public buildings, religious congregations, and military sites; events that changed the course of local and state history; and individuals who have made lasting contributions to our state, community organizations, and businesses. Historical markers can be found in all 254 Texas counties. Age, significance, and architectural requirements govern the eligibility of topics and sites when applying for either a subject marker, a Historic Texas Cemetery marker, or a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark marker. Historical Markers Types of Historic Markers 1 Subject Marker Subject markers are educational in nature and reveal aspects of local history that are important to a community or region. These markers honor topics such as church congregations, schools, communities, businesses, events and individuals. Subject markers are placed at sites that have a historical association with the topic, but no legal restriction is placed on the use of the property or site, although the THC must be notified if the marker is ever to be relocated. Most topics must date back 50 years, events 30 years, and individuals after 10 years. Topic has significance if it had influence or impact on the course of history/cultural development. 2 Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Marker Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) markers are awarded to structures deemed worthy of preservation for their historical associations and architectural significance. RTHL is a legal designation and comes with a measure of protection; it is the highest honor the state can bestow on a historic structure, and the designation is required for this type of marker. RTHL status is a permanent designation and is not to be removed from the property in the event of a transfer of ownership. Structures must be at least 50 years old. Historical Significance is required through historical association, events, individuals, or significance to the area. Architectural Significant structures are outstanding examples of architectural history: design, materials, type or method of construction. 3 Historic Texas Cemetery Marker Historic Texas Cemetery (HTC) markers are only for burial grounds previously approved for HTC designation. These markers recognize the historical significance of a cemetery and, with the use of interpretive plaques, provide background on associated communities, families, events and customs. HTC markers must be placed at the cemetery, but since cemeteries are protected under other existing laws, they convey no restrictions on the property. The application for an HTC marker with an interpretive plaque must include the same type of detailed history required for other markers. In addition to the context, overview and significance sections, it must also include a section that provides a detailed physical description of the site that includes mention of the cemetery setting, and descriptions of significant landscape features or noteworthy burial markers and funereal practices. State Marker Applications Please see this chart from the Texas Preservation Handbook for County Historical Commissions that outlines the basic steps of the marker application process (PDF). Apply for a Historical Marker: The 2024 Marker Application period will be from March 1st - 2 pm CDT May 15th. The historical marker process in Texas begins at the county level. After you have reviewed all the relevant information on this page, contact your county historical commission chair if you are interested in submitting an application. Please note that applying for a marker is highly competitive, all required components must be included when submitting an application. See Marker Toolkit for more information on how to apply. The entire process of application submission to marker dedication is very long, most applications take 12-18 months. 2023 Marker Applications are now available. Please click on format below to download: 2023 Subject Marker Application (Word Doc ) (PDF ) 2023 Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) Application ( Word Doc ) (PDF ) 2023 Historic Texas Cemetery (HTC) Marker Application (Word Doc ) (PDF ) Please note that all marker applications must be approved and submitted by your county historical commission chair or marker chair to markers@thc.texas.gov during the open application period. HTC Name & Date Plaque Applications (accepted year-round) A Historic Texas Cemetery designation is a pre-requisite for a cemetery marker. If your cemetery has been designated as historic through our Cemetery Preservation program and you wish to purchase a non-interpretive historical plaque, then you can submit the form below. Note: For an interpretive historical marker for the cemetery, please submit an HTC Application during the regular Spring application period (see the section above to download HTC Marker Application when available). The HTC Medallion with Name & Date Plaque application is available in Word doc and pdf format, please click on the link to download: HTC Medallion with Name & Date Plaque Application (Word doc ) HTC Medallion with Name & Date Plaque Application SAMPLE (Word doc ) Marker program staff offer several online webinars explaining the marker research and application process. Look here for a list of dates and times for these training opportunities. Helpful Tools for Markers Marker Toolkit Training and Workshops Marker Research Guides Marker Program Policies, Forms, and Procedures Marker Types (PDF) Marker Statewide Themes/Topics (PDF) 2023 Historical Markers Program Work Plan (PDF) 2024 Historical Markers Program Work Plan (PDF) Official Texas Historical Marker Procedures (PDF) (for new marker applications) Scoring Criteria (PDF) Official Texas Historical Marker Policies (PDF) (for existing and new markers) 2020 Amendment Relocation Replacement Retirement Procedures (PDF) (for existing markers) For an outline of the basic steps of the marker application process, please see this Marker Process Timeline (PDF) . If you need to move a marker, submit the Marker Relocation Form in Word (or PDF ) to the THC. To order a replacement for a damaged or missing marker, including replacement parts for Texas Centennial markers, use the Marker Replacement Form in Word (or PDF ). To order a supplemental plaque to correct or add information (one sentence), use the Supplemental Plaque Order Form in Word ( or PDF ). Found a mistake on a marker? Request to have the THC review a marker for a possible correction. Find out more about marker refinishing . Original files of Texas historical marker applications are housed at the THC Library, and inscriptions and location information for individual markers can be accessed through the Texas Historic Sites Atlas . To request a copy or scan of a marker file, please email markers@thc.texas.gov with the name of the marker, county and your contact information. Montgomery County Marker Applications MCHC Marker Narrative Template Draft MCHC Marker Application Historical Markers Documents Montgomery County Historical Commission c/o Larry L. Foerster, Chair 2411 Ellis Park Lane Conroe, Texas 77304 Cell: 936-537-9070 foerster@dfcllp.com Purpose and Mission To discover, circulate information pertinent to the historical identity of Montgomery County. To cooperate with other organizations in preserving the history and heritage of Texas.

Montgomery County Historical Commission " Birthplace of the Lone Star Flag " Home About Events Work History Gallery Contact More Historic Preservation Cemeteries County Markers Historic Resources Survey Historical Marker THC Historical Markers America250 CLG County Local Govt Events Montgomery County Historical Commission c/o Larry L. Foerster, Chair 2411 Ellis Park Lane Conroe, Texas 77304 Cell: 936-537-9070 foerster@dfcllp.com Purpose and Mission To discover, circulate information pertinent to the historical identity of Montgomery County. To cooperate with other organizations in preserving the history and heritage of Texas.

Montgomery County Historical Commission " Birthplace of the Lone Star Flag " Home About Events Work History Gallery Contact More America250 250 Anniversary Play Video All Videos Resolution Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the American Declaration of Independence WHEREAS, the American Colonists were being governed by a remote Monarchy who was taxing, regulating, and bringing Troops into the Thirteen Colonies; and WHEREAS, the Colonists were being strong-armed by those British Troops and fired upon in Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775 along with other oppressive actions by the British Monarchy; and WHEREAS, the Second Continental Congress of those thirteen colonies established a Continental Army of Colonial Militias on June 14, 1775; and WHEREAS, after further conflicts with England, the thirteen British colonies bonded together to declare their Independence from the British Monarchy; and WHEREAS, on the Fourth of July in the year 1776, representatives from those thirteen British colonies signed a Declaration of Independence pledging their lives and fortunes to the cause of liberty from a Monarchy in which a complete severance of British Rule over the thirteen colonies was proclaimed which established the thirteen colonies as an independent nation; and WHEREAS, this Declaration of Independence by thirteen autonomous colonies from the greatest military nation at that time was a momentous move by underfunded, separate colonies who united in their fight for independence and to observe the rights of man “… as blessed by their Creator holding that all men are created equal and are endowed with the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness;” and WHEREAS, the Declaration of Independence has served as a beacon of hope and inspiration for those who cherish such God-given Rights across the globe; and WHEREAS, the thirteen British colonies were successful in their fight for liberty and freedom from a great military power which was the basis for establishing these United State of America; and WHEREAS, the 250th Anniversary of the signing of this Declaration of Independence represents a momentous occasion in the chronicles of the United States of America and of mankind throughout the World, and WHEREAS, the (Montgomery County, Texas) is a part of these United State of America; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we (Montgomery County, Texas) do hereby formally express a call for commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we earnestly encourage all citizens, organizations, schools, and political subdivisions to join in the celebratory commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence from tyranny. About America250 Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of Declaration of Independence Our Mission and Vision America250’s mission is to celebrate and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America’s Semiquincentennial. We aim to inspire our fellow Americans to reflect on our past, strengthen our love of country, and renew our commitment to the ideals of democracy through programs that educate, engage, and unite us as a nation. America250 will foster shared experiences that spark imagination, showcase the rich tapestry of our American stories, inspire service in our communities, honor the enduring strength, and celebrate the resilience of the United States of America. About America250 America250 is a nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country. This multi-year effort, from now through July 4, 2026, is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond. About the commission The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission was established by Congress in 2016 to plan and orchestrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States. The nonpartisan Commission, chaired by former Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios, is working with America250.org, Inc. to engage Americans across the country in designing the largest anniversary observance in our nation’s history. About the organization The America250.org, Inc. (“A250”) is the nonprofit supporting organization to the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission. A250 works collaboratively with the Commission to facilitate robust public-private partnerships that bring the vision for America250 to life. A250 senior leaders and Board of Directors oversee a dedicated staff focused on executing the Commission’s vision. Montgomery County Historical Commission c/o Larry L. Foerster, Chair 2411 Ellis Park Lane Conroe, Texas 77304 Cell: 936-537-9070 foerster@dfcllp.com Purpose and Mission To discover, circulate information pertinent to the historical identity of Montgomery County. To cooperate with other organizations in preserving the history and heritage of Texas.

Montgomery County Historical Commission " Birthplace of the Lone Star Flag " Home About Events Work History Gallery Contact More Historical Markers in Montgomery County Arnold-Simonton House National Register Listing — 2079002996 Baker Cemetery Historical Marker — 5507015802 Cemetery — 7339001705 Bay's Chapel Cemetery Historical Marker — 5507015829 Cemetery — 7339006205 Bay's Chapel Methodist Church Historical Marker — 5339007864 Beeson Cemetery Cemetery — 7339006805 Bennett's Early Homesite Historical Marker — 5507015369 Bethel Cemetery Cemetery — 7339004105 Boeykn Cemetery Cemetery — 7339006405 Calvary Road-Lakeview-Plainview Cemetery Cemetery — 7339008105 Campbell Cemetery — 7339015405 Cartwright Cemetery Cemetery — 7339004805 Cartwright-Mt. Zion Cemetery — 7339015105 Cathalorri Historical Marker — 5339007866 Charles Bellinger Stewart Historical Marker — 5339007903 Chilton-Dean House Historical Marker-5000023640 Collier-Moore Cemetery Cemetery — 7339004605 Conroe Historical Marker — 5339007867 Conroe Community Cemetery Cemetery — 7339014405 Conroe Fire of 1911 Historical Marker — 5507017662 Conroe Memorial Park-Mims Cemetery Cemetery — 7339001105 Conroe Oil Field Historical Marker — 5339007869 Conroe Telephone Exchange Historical Marker — 5339012320 Copeland Chapel Cemetery Cemetery — 7339004505 Crane Family Cabin Historical Marker — 5339007870 Crater Hill Historical Marker — 5339007871 Crawford Cemetery Cemetery — 7339004205 Cude Cemetery Cemetery — 7339006905 Danville Cemetery Historical Marker — 5000022688 Cemetery — 7339005905 Danville-Shepherd Hill Cemetery Cemetery — 7339007005 Davis Law Office Historical Marker — 5339007874 Decker Prairie Cemetery Historical Marker — 5507015067 Decker Prairie Cemetery #2 Cemetery — 7339002905 Dr. Charles B. Stewert Cemetery Cemetery — 7339011505 Dry Creek-Grater Cemetery — 7339007705 East River Baptist Church Cemetery Cemetery — 7339002405 Ebenezer Cemetery Cemetery — 7339007305 Elizabeth Shaw Cartwright Cemetery Historical Marker — 5000020048 Enloe Cemetery — 7339004005 Esperanza Historical Marker — 5339007875 Fernland Historical Park Museum Information — 4200001260 First State Bank of Montgomery Historical Marker — 5339007878 Forest Park Cemetery — 7339009605 Former Homesite of Joseph L. Bennett Historical Marker — 5339007865 Fostoria Cemetery #1 Cemetery — 7339000505 Fostoria Cemetery #2 (Private) Cemetery — 7339008205 Freeman Cemetery Cemetery — 7339000805 Frontier Colonial Home Historical Marker — 5339007901 Garden Park Cemetery Cemetery — 7339001405 George Bell Madeley Cemetery Historical Marker — 5339007883 Golden Gate Cemetery Cemetery — 7339007505 Goodson Cemetery Cemetery — 7339013005 Gorgey Cemetery Cemetery — 7339002805 Griffith Cemetery Cemetery — 7339003705 Griffith Graves Cemetery — 7339015005 Heritage Museum of Montgomery County Museum Information — 4200000097 Hickory Grove Cemetery Cemetery — 7339003305 J. S. Griffith Home Historical Marker — 5339007879 Jacob Shannon Evergreen Cemetery Historical Marker — 5339007899 Cemetery — 7339003905 James Jordan (Jardine) Log House Historical Marker — 5339007882 John English Cemetery Cemetery — 7339007405 John M. Wade Historical Marker — 5339007906 Johnson Cemetery Cemetery — 7339013105 Johnson Road-Votaw Cemetery Cemetery — 7339002205 Jones Chapel Cemetery Cemetery — 7339012405 Keenan Cemetery Cemetery — 7339004705 Kidd Cemetery #1 Cemetery — 7339007905 Kidd Cemetery #2 Cemetery — 7339002305 Kingwood Funeral Home Cemetery — 7339013205 Kirbee Kiln Site National Register Listing — 2073001970 Koonce-Urech Cemetery Cemetery — 7339008005 Lake Creek Settlement Historical Marker — 5507018408 Landrum-Springer Cemetery Cemetery — 7339008305 Lee Allen Grave Cemetery — 7339006605 Lee Cemetery Cemetery — 7339008405 Leonard Grave Cemetery — 7339008505 Lewis Dupree Cemetery Cemetery — 7339006705 Lowery Cemetery Cemetery — 7339008605 M. B. Steger Home Historical Marker — 5339007902 Mabin Alexander Anderson Historical Marker — 5339007863 Madeley Cemetery Cemetery — 7339008705 Magnolia Historical Marker — 5339007884 Historical Marker — 5339007885 Magnolia Cemetery Historical Marker — 5507017449 Cemetery — 7339000105 Magnolia Depot Historical Marker — 5339012233 Major & Margaret Uzzell Graves Cemetery — 7339011805 Mallalieu United Methodist Church Historical Marker — 5507013566 Malone Cemetery — 7339014705 Martin Cemetery No.1 Cemetery — 7339014605 Martin Hill Cemetery Cemetery — 7339005205 Matthew W. Cartwright y Historical Marker — 5339007914 Mausoleum of the Cross Cemetery — 7339013305 Methodist Parsonage Historical Marker — 5339007888 Miller Graves Cemetery — 7339009005 Mink Cemetery Cemetery — 7339009105 Mizell Cemetery Cemetery — 7339002605 Montgomery Baptist Church Building Historical Marker — 5339007889 Montgomery County Historical Marker — 5507014997 Montgomery County, C. S. A. Historical Marker — 5339007890 Montgomery County Courthouse Courthouse (1838) Courthouse (1842) Courthouse (1855) Courthouse (1891) Courthouse (1936) Montgomery County Courthouses Historical Marker — 5507017660 Montgomery Memorial Cemetery Historical Marker — 5507016450 Cemetery — 7339005405 Montgomery United Methodist Church, Site of Historical Marker — 5507014615 Moore Grave Cemetery — 7339009205 Morgan Cemetery Cemetery — 7339000305 Mostyn-Tillis Prairie Cemetery Cemetery — 7339003005 Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Historical Marker — 5339007891 Cemetery — 7339005705 Mt. Zion Cemetery — 7339012705 Mt. Zion Cemetery Cemetery — 7339003505 N. H. Davis Cottage Historical Marker — 5339007873 Nat Hart Davis Pioneer Complex and Museum Museum Information — 4200001364 New Bethlehem Cemetery Historical Marker — 5507015224 Cemetery — 7339001005 New Caney Historical Marker — 5339007892 New Cemetery of Montgomery Historical Marker — 5339007893 New Home Cemetery Cemetery — 7339009305 New Montgomery Cemetery Cemetery — 7339005605 Noah Griffith and Esther Wightman Griffith Historical Marker — 5339007881 Oakley-White Oak Cemetery Cemetery — 7339001905 Oakwood Cemetery Cemetery — 7339001205 Oklahoma Cemetery Historical Marker — 5507017450 Cemetery — 7339000205 Oklahoma School Historical Marker — 5339013122 Old Bird Cemetery Cemetery — 7339009405 Old Cemetery #2 (NE of Cook Lake) Cemetery — 7339015505 Old China Grove Cemetery Cemetery — 7339009505 Old Dean Cemetery Cemetery — 7339007105 Old Dr. Wm. P. Powell Home Historical Marker — 5339007895 Old Methodist Cemetery Cemetery — 7339005505 Old Rocky Cemetery Cemetery — 7339009805 Old Smith Cemetery Cemetery — 7339010005 Pate Cemetery Cemetery — 7339003205 Pauluka Gravesite Cemetery — 7339013405 Peterson Cemetery Cemetery — 7339010105 Pilgreen Cemetery Cemetery — 7339010205 Piney Grove Cemetery — 7339003105 Pool's Cemetery Historical Marker — 5507017209 Porter Chapel Cemetery — 7339003805 Post Oak Cemetery Cemetery — 7339002705 Prairie Cemetery Cemetery — 7339013505 Prater Cemetery — 7339012905 Prater Cemetery Cemetery — 7339013605 Presswood-Roberts Cemetery Cemetery — 7339010305 Private Cemetery Cemetery — 7339013705 Ratliff Vault Cemetery — 7339010405 Rayford Rest Cemetery Cemetery — 7339010505 Reaves Cemetery Cemetery — 7339010605 Red Bluff Cemetery Cemetery — 7339009905 Reinhardt Homestead Historical Marker — 5339007897 Reuben Jonathan Palmer Historical Marker — 5339007894 Richard Williams Cemetery Cemetery — 7339012305 Robinson-Brown Cemetery Cemetery — 7339008905 Robinson-McFaddin Cemetery Cemetery — 7339002105 Rose Cemetery Cemetery — 7339010705 Rosewood Cemetery Cemetery — 7339001305 Rosewood Funeral Home Cemetery — 7339013805 Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery Cemetery — 7339010805 Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery-North Cemetery — 7339013905 Saddler Cemetery Cemetery — 7339010905 Sanders Cemetery Cemetery — 7339003605 Sapp Cemetery Cemetery — 7339004305 Scotts Ridge Cemetery — 7339005805 Secretaries of State Historical Marker — 5507015190 Security Cemetery Cemetery — 7339000405 Shelton-Smith House Historical Marker — 5339007900 Shepard Hill Catholic Cemetery — 7339014805 Shepherd Drive Methodist Church Historical Marker — 5201010776 Simonton Home Historical Marker — 5507015456 Singleton Cemetery Cemetery — 7339011105 Site of Former Town of Danville Historical Marker — 5339007872 Site of Willis Cigar Factory Historical Marker — 5339007909 Site of the Home of Dr. Charles B. Stewart Historical Marker — 5507013858 Skinner Cemetery Cemetery — 7339002005 Small Private Cemetery Cemetery — 7339014005 Splendora Cemetery Cemetery — 7339002505 Spring Branch Cemetery Cemetery — 7339005305 St. Buelah Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery — 7339011205 Steger Cemetery Cemetery — 7339014105 Stowe Cemetery Cemetery — 7339011605 Sugar Hill-Martin Cemetery Cemetery — 7339008805 Sunday-Moore House Historical Marker — 5339007904 Tamina-Sweet Rest Cemetery Cemetery — 7339000605 Telegraph Road Historical Marker — 5339007905 Texas Cemetery Cemetery — 7339014205 Texas Flag Park Museum Information — 4200001177 The Davison Home Historical Marker — 5167007427 The Griffith Homesite and Cemetery Historical Marker — 5339007880 The Isaac Conroe Property Historical Marker — 5339007868 The Old Methodist Churchyard Historical Marker — 5339007887 The Railroad in Montgomery Historical Marker — 5339007896 The Richard Williams Cemetery Historical Marker — 5339007907 The W. A. "Bay" Evans Home Historical Marker — 5339007876 Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church Historical Marker — 5339012608 Town of Montgomery Historical Marker — 5339007916 Travis-Turner Cemetery Cemetery — 7339011705 Turner Family Cemetery — 7339014305 Turner-Simmons Cemetery Cemetery — 7339011005 Turner-Thomas Cemetery Cemetery — 7339003405 Two Single Graves Cemetery — 7339011905 Union Grove Cemetery Cemetery — 7339006005 Unknown Cemetery #1 Cemetery — 7339004405 Unknown Cemetery #2 Cemetery — 7339006105 Unknown Grave (Steger Lane) Cemetery — 7339015605 Vick’s Cemetery Cemetery — 7339000705 Waller Cemetery Cemetery — 7339012005 Weaver Memorial Cemetery Cemetery — 7339012105 West Fork of The San Jacinto River Historical Marker — 5339007898 Whispering Pines Cemetery Cemetery — 7339012205 Wiggins Family Cemetery — 7339015205 Wilburton Cemetery — 7339015305 William Cartwright Historical Marker — 5339007915 William S. Taylor Historical Marker — 5339007917 William Womack Home Historical Marker — 5339007912 Willis Historical Marker — 5339007908 Willis Cemetery Cemetery — 7339001605 Willis Male and Female College Historical Marker — 5339007910 Willis Methodist Church Historical Marker — 5339007911 Willis Rest Haven Cemetery — 7339001505 Womack-Cawthorn-Sturges Cemetery Cemetery — 7339005105 Womack Cemetery Cemetery — 7339014505 Womack-Springer Cemetery Cemetery — 7339012505 Wood Cemetery Cemetery — 7339012605 Wood-Valda Home Historical Marker — 5339007913 Yell Cemetery #1 Cemetery — 7339005005 Yell Cemetery #2 Cemetery — 7339004905 unknown #6 (Carver Sch) Cemetery — 7339012805 Montgomery County Historical Commission c/o Larry L. Foerster, Chair 2411 Ellis Park Lane Conroe, Texas 77304 Cell: 936-537-9070 foerster@dfcllp.com Purpose and Mission To discover, circulate information pertinent to the historical identity of Montgomery County. To cooperate with other organizations in preserving the history and heritage of Texas.