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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 BCHC Annual Report � r BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Annual Report for 1988 Introduction This report of the Brazos County Historical Commission is intended to provide information about the work of the Commission during 1988 to: (1) the Texas Historical Commission, (2) the Brazos County Commissioners' Court, (3) the general public, and (4) current and future members of the Brazos County Historical Commission. In addition to a brief summary of 1988 activities, the report includes the names of the 1988 Commission members, the 1988 Budget and Expenditures, a Statement of Purpose, a current inventory of historical markers in Brazos County, a current inventory of sites and structures on the National Register of Historic Places, a list of possible subjects for future marker applications, a preliminary report on early rural schools in Brazos County, the names of members of the 1989 -1990 Commission, the 1989 Commission Budget, and a copy of the Commission Bylaws. Summary of Activities The Brazos County Historical Commission met on nine occasions in 1988: Ity January 18, February 15, March 21, April 8 (marker dedication), April 16, (marker dedication), May 11, September 19, October 17 and November 21. The following activities were accomplished: 1. Planned and conducted a dedication ceremony (in conjunction with Texas A&M University) for the Early Texas A&M Campus Housing Historical Marker. This marker provides a reminder of the fact that, because there was no community adjacent to the A&M College campus in the early days (and commuting from Bryan was difficult), it was necessary for the institution to build and maintain on- campus housing for faculty and staff. Approximately 100 such homes were built. By the late 1930's the community of College Station had evolved into a city that was capable of meeting the private housing needs of the A&M faculty and staff (and commuting from Bryan was feasible), so the campus housing was razed, or sold and moved to locations off - campus. Approximately one -third of the buildings are still in use in their off - campus locations, and will become eligible for medallions within the next year or more (fifty years after having been moved to their present locations). Dr. Paul P. VanRiper accomplished the research and writing for this marker application. The marker is located on the campus of Texas A&M University. The ceremony took place on April 8, 1988. 2. Planned and conducted a dedication ceremony for the Moravian (Czech) Cemetery Historical Marker. This marker commemorates the establishment in 1889 of a cemetery by The Moravian Brothers Burial Ground organization. The cemetery is located in an area that is now a part of the Copperfield (Bryan) subdivision. Research for the marker application and the writing of the historical narrative were done by Mrs. Nettie Crenshaw. The ceremony took place on April 16, 1988. 2 Brazos County Historical Commission: Annual Report for 1988 -- continued 3. Sent delegates to the Texas Historical Commission's Annual Historic Preservation Conference and to the annual meeting of the Texas State Historical Association. 4. Accepted, reviewed and forwarded (to the Texas Historical Commission) an application for a historical marker at the site of the Harris School, one of the early rural schools in Brazos County. The application was prepared and submitted by Mary Frances Robert. 5. Accepted, reviewed and forwarded (to the Texas Historical Commission) an application for a historical marker commemorating the establishment in 1895 of the "Mutual Improvement Circle" (now known as "The Woman's Club ") in Bryan. The organization has provided support for civic, literary, educational and philanthropic activities throughout its existence. The application and narrative history were written by Madge Wallace. 6. Developed an inventory of historical markers in Brazos County. This list appears on page 7. 7. Developed a list of sites and subjects that may be appropriate for historical marker applications in the future. This list, which appears on pages 10-11, will provide a basis for planning future commission activities. 8. Continued research into the names and location of early rural schools in Brazos County. A preliminary list of these schools and a map showing the location of some of them appear on pages 12 -15 of this report. 9. Continued to monitor the renovation of the Boonville Cemetery by Brazos County. Boonville was once the county seat, and the cemetery is the final resting place of many Brazos County pioneers. This project has received support in the form of time and funds from the Brazos County Commissioners' Court, private donations and volunteers. County Commissioner Billy Beard, also a member of the County Historical Commission, has been providing the leadership for this project. It is anticipated that this project will be completed in 1989. 10. Determined the need for additional "Historical Markers in City" signs to be affixed to city limits markers on state and federal highways leading into Bryan and College Station. Ordered three of these signs (at $80 each), using unexpended funds in the Commission budget. The signs will be placed in the following locations: Texas 21 at Bryan east city limit, Texas 6 at Bryan south city limit and Texas 6 at College Station north city limit. When additional funds are available other locations, such as Texas 30 at College Station east city limit and Farm Road 158 at Bryan east city limit may be considered for similar signs. When construction on Texas 6 south of College Station is completed, there will be a need for a similar sign there. 11. Reviewed the Bryan Central Business District Revitalization Study (August, 1988), and recommended its implementation by the City of Bryan. 3 Brazos County Historical Commission: Annual Report for 1988 -- continued 12. Decided to enlarge the County Historical Commission in 1989 in order that the various constituencies in the county be better represented. Commission members identified individuals who were willing to serve on the 1989 -1990 Commission. The names were presented to the County Commissioners' Court for appointment. A list of the appointees appears on pages 16 -17 of this report. 13. Prepared a budget (page 18) to support the work of the 1989 Commission. Conclusion The preservation of the rich heritage that residents of Brazos County have inherited is an obligation that belongs to all. County Historical Commissions cannot —and should not attempt to-- accomplish all of the activities that need to be done. Much of the work described in this report was done by individuals and organizations outside of this Commission. The Commission acknowledges the efforts and support of Texas A&M University (particularly Mary Helen Bowers), the City Councils and employees of Bryan and College Station, the Citizens for Historic Preservation, the College Station Historic Preservation Committee, and many individuals who contributed their time, funds and knowledge to the preservation cause. The encouragement and financial support of County Judge R. J. Holmgreen and Brazos County Commissioners Billy Beard, Bill Cooley, Milton Turner, and Walter Wilcox has been vital to the work of the Commission. Finally, the Commission acknowledges the professional support and encouragement of the Texas Historical Commission. The staff support, publications, and annual conferences have been invaluable. Twenty -five years ago someone pointed out that the Brazos County Historical Commission was handicapped by the "fact" that the county had very little history to preserve —after all, we had nothing that compared with the Alamo or the San Jacinto Battlefield. A review of the 35 historical markers listed on page 8, the 68 places on the National Register that are listed on pages 8 -9, the prospective marker sites listed on pages 10 -11, and the nearly forgotten schools described on pages 12 -15, should dispel that myth. Brazos County has a rich history, and much of it remains to be brought to light and commemorated. Future Commissions need not fear that, someday, there will be nothing left for them to do! 4 Members of the Brazos County Historical Commission (1988) Mrs. Jody Bates 3232 Briarcrest Bryan, TX 77802 Mr. Stephen C. Beachy 1101 Neal Pickett Dr. College Station, TX 77840 Comm. Billy E. Beard Brazos County Courthouse 300 E. 26th Street Bryan, TX 77803 Dr. James L. Boone, Jr. (Chairman) 1110 Woodhaven Circle College Station, TX 77840 Dr. J. Russell Bradley 616 E. 31st Street Bryan, TX 77803 Dr. Gary M. Halter 1204 Ashburn College Station, TX 77840 Mr. Walter Carl Jones 3703 N. Texas Avenue Bryan, TX 77803 Eleanor Hanover Nance (Secretary) 1403 Post Oak Circle College Station, TX 77840 Dr. J. Milton Nance (Vice Chairman) 1403 Post Oak Circle College Station, TX 77840 Dr. Charles R. Schultz 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 Dr. Paul P. VanRiper 713 E. 30th Street Bryan, TX 77803 Mrs. Madge N. Wallace 611 S. Ennis, Apt. 19 Bryan, TX 77803 Mrs. Mary Bess Young 3607 Parkway Terrace Bryan, TX 77802 5 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Budget and Expenditures for 1988 Description Budgeted Expended 1. Communications expenses (postage, stationery, printing, etc.) $ 50. $58.03 2. Marker dedication ceremony expenses (program printing, invitations, certificate framing, etc. Estimate based on 4 ceremonies at $50. each) $200. $59.67 3. Travel expenses for two Brazos County delegates to Annual Historic Preservation Conference sponsored by the Texas Historical Commission (registration fees, transportation, food and lodging) $800. $661.62 L 4. Travel expenses for two delegates to Texas State Historical Association Convention (registration fees, transportation, food and lodging) $350. $315.32 5. "Historical Markers in City" signs for city limits posts. 3 each at $80. $240. TOTALS: $1400. $1334.64 Unexpended balance: $ 65.36 L 6 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Statement of Purpose County Historical Commissions are mandated by the Texas Legislature and are appointed by the County Commissioners' Court. Commission members are unpaid volunteers, and any number may be appointed. Appointments are made in January of each odd - numbered year. Commission members serve for a term of two years, and may be re- appointed any number of times. The purpose of the County Historical Commission is to assist local communities in preserving their historical heritage, to conduct continuing surveys of the County to determine the existence of historical buildings, other historical sites, private collections of historical memorabilia or other historical features within the County, and to report the data collected to the County Commissioners' Court and to the Texas Historical Commission. One of the ways in which these objectives are accomplished is by providing an entry point for applications for official state historical markers. Markers are erected to preserve information about historic buildings, events, institutions, individuals and sites. There are about 9000 historical markers in Texas, and each of our 254 counties has at least one historical marker. There are approximately thirty - five historical markers in Brazos County. Historic events are eligible for markers 30 years after the occurrence of the event. Historic institutions or organizations become eligible after they have been in existence for 100 years, or are two- thirds the age of the community with which they are associated. No person can be the subject of a marker until at least 20 years after his or her death. Historic buildings or structures must be at least 50 years old, and should not have been moved during the past 50 years. Any person may initiate the development of a marker by filing a nomination form with a county historical commission. The Brazos County Historical Commission is always eager, willing and able to assist in the commemoration of historically significant structures, sites, events, organizations and individuals in this county. L 7 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Historical Markers in Brazos County (Rev. 10/17/88) Note: Distances and locations are from (or in) Bryan unless otherwise indicated. Brazos County* (1.7 miles S. of courthouse on Texas Avenue) Site of Town of Boonville* (3 miles E. on FM 158) Brazos County Confederate Commissioners Court (Courthouse Grounds) Millican, CSA (16 miles S. at FM 2154 and FM 159) William Joel Bryan (Courthouse Grounds) Albert Gallatin (12 miles NW on FM 974 to Tabor; 3 miles NW to Bickham Cemetery) Alexander Cemetery (9 miles N. off FM 954) Allen Academy# (22nd St. at Ursuline Ave.) Black Education in Bryan (E. M.L. King St. & N. Preston Ave) (Bryan Public School for the Colored) Carnegie Public Library# (111 S. Main St.) El Camino Real (8 miles SW. on Texas 21) Eugene Edge Home# (508 E. 30th St.) First Baptist Church (27th St. and Washington Ave.) First Methodist Church (27th St. and Houston Ave.) First Presbyterian Church (Carter Creek Pkwy. and Gordon St.) Harvey Mitchell (Courthouse Grounds) McMichael - Wilson House# (712 E. 30th St.) Robert Henry (4.75 miles NW off OSR in Old Rye Field Cemetery) Site of First Public School in Bryan# (30th St. and Baker Ave.) Site of Old Odd Fellows University (E. 26th St. and Preston Ave.) The Brazos River (6 miles W. of College Station on FM 60) Methodist Episcopal Church (506 E. 28th St.) Astin- Porter Home# (600 E. 29th St.) St. Andrews Episcopal Church# (W. 26th St. and Parker Ave.) Texas A&M University (main entrance on Texas Ave., College Station) Wesa Weddington (gravesite, Boonville Cemetery, FM 158) A. M. Waldrop House# (615 E. 29th St.) Wilkerson House# (614 E. 29th St.) Bryan City Cemetery (1111 N. Washington Ave.) E. J. Jenkins House# (607 E. 27th St.) Richard Carter Homesite (Richard Carter Park on Brazoswood Dr., Coll. Sta.) Temple Freda# (205 S. Parker Ave.) Cavitt House# (713 E. 30th St.) Early Texas A&M Campus Housing (TAMU Campus, on Throckmorton St.) Moravian (Czech) Cemetery (On Knightsbridge Lane, in Copperfield Add.) * Indicates 1936 Texas Centennial Markers # Indicates subject is listed in the National Register of Historic Places 8 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Bryan Structures /Sites on the National Register of Historic Places (as of Summer, 1988) Note: Texas Historical Markers have been placed at sites indicated by an asterisk ( *). Carnegie Public Library, 111 S. Main St.* Temple Freda, 205 Parker St.* Ice House, 107 E M. L. King Blvd. Shotgun House, 407 N. Parker St. Noto House, 900 N. Parker St. 600 N. Washington St. Parker Lumber Co., 419 N. Main St. First National Bank, 120 N. Main St. First Baptist Church, 201 S. Washington St.* Zimmerman House, 308 Washington St. Allen Academy, 1100 Ursuline Avenue* Caufield House, 1120 Ursuline Avenue Armstrong House, 1200 Ursuline Avenue Higgs House, 609 Tabor St. 109 N. Sterling Street St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 306 Parker St. Chance House, 102 S. Parker St. C.S.P.S. Lodge, 304 N. Logan St. Jones House, 812 S. Ennis St. Edge House, 609 S. Ennis St. Barron House, 100 S. Congress St. Cotton Mill, 911 N. Bryan St. 1401 Baker St. Stone House, 715 E. 31st St. Blazek House, 409 W. 30th St. Jenkins House, 607 E. 27th St.* 604 E. 27th St. Trant House, 600 E. 27th St. Oliver House, 602 W. 26th St. Astin House, 508 W. 26th St. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 217 W. 26th St.* Parker House, 200 S. Congress St. Moore House, 500 E. 25th St. English /Dansby House, 204 W. 28th St. English /Poindexter House, 206 W. 28th St. 603 E. 31st St. Humpty Dumpty Store, 218 N. Bryan St. Sinclair Service Station, 507 S. Texas Ave. Sausley House, 700 N. Washington St. (lbw Allen Building, 400 N. Main St. Building at 408, 410, 412 N. Main St. Frank Seale Electric, 416 N. Main St. Buildings at 418, 422 N. Main St. 9 L Bryan Structures /Sites on National Register of Historic Places -- continued The following are located in the East Side Historic District: 1200 S. Baker St. (First Public School in Bryan)* 1209 S. Baker St. 405 S. Houston St. 500 E. 29th St. 501 E. 29th St. 600 E. 29th St. (Astin- Porter Home)* 610 E. 29th St. 611 E. 29th St. 614 E. 29th St. (Wilkerson House)* 615 -E. 29th St. (A. M. Waldrop House)* 500 E. 30th St. 506 E. 30th St. 508 E. 30th St. (Eugene Edge Home)* 601 E. 30th St. 609 E. 30th St. 615 E. 30th St. 700 E. 30th St. 700 block of E. 30th St. (Park) 708 E. 30th St. 712 E. 30th St. (McMichael - Wilson House)* 713 E. 30th St. 731 E. 30th St. (Cavitt House)* 10 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION An Incomplete List of Sites /Subjects for Possible Future Markers (Revised 12/30/88) Houston and Texas Central Railway Site of the original "College" station Mexia - Nelleva Cutoff (H &TC "spur" from Nelleva Junction - -on Texas Highway 6 in southern Brazos County - -to Mexia) Bryan - College Traction Company (Interurban railway from Bryan to A &M College, Allen Academy and Villa Maria /Ursuline Academy /Convent) Sites of terminals in Bryan and on A&M Campus Hearne and Brazos Valley Railway (Bryan to Mudville, and beyond) Bryan and Central Texas Interurban Railway (Bryan to Whitaker, in Burleson County) Remains of bridge (B&CT Interurban ?) on the Little Brazos River Early Communities and Post Offices: Boonville, Stone City, Rosprim, Union Hill, Sandy Point, Fountain, Enright, Royder (Reuter ?), Koppe, Wicker, Harvey, Cawthon, Dinkins, Nelleva, Allenfarm, Smetana, Minter Spring, Edge, Tabor, Mudville, Macey, Peach Creek, Zack (others ?) Dellwood Park (amusement park that was located on Bryan - College trolley in area now bounded by College Avenue, Dellwood Street, Cavitt Street and Villa Maria Road) Moseley's Ferry Old Bridges in Brazos County Jones Bridge (ruins) Koppe Bridge (ruins) Pitts Bridge (ruins) Democrat Crossing Ferguson Crossing Other bridges, ferries or crossings Providence Baptist Church (established 1858; proposed new entrance to Easterwood Airport is on the old church site) Harris School, Providence School (many other schools - -there were more than 30 common school districts in Brazos County; see separate list) Col. Briscoe G. Baldwin, CSA (General Lee's Chief of Ordnance; buried in Bryan City Cemetery; his story is a poignant one!) 11 Subjects /Sites for Possible Future Markers -- continued Brazos County and the Spanish - American War Brazos County and World War I Brazos County and World War II Brazos County and the Korean Conflict Brazos County and the Viet Nam War Old Cemeteries (See Brazos County History: Rich Past -- Bright Future for more detailed histories of many old cemeteries) Sulphur Springs Early contributions of individuals and organizations who trace their ethnic origins to other continents (Africa, Asia, Europe, etc.) Indian campsites and cultures dating back 10,000 or more years. (There are doubtless many other sites and subjects that are appropriate for historical markers. The Brazos County Historical Commission will continue to develop and refine this list). L 12 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Names of Early Rural Schools in Brazos County One of the projects of the Brazos County Historical Commission is to determine the names and location of the early (late nineteenth century) rural schools in the county. Brazos County History: Rich Past -- Bright Future provides a listing of the early twentieth century common school districts in existence after the A&M Consolidated Independent School District was created and prior to the consolidations into the Smetana and Kurten Common School Districts between 1947 and 1953; however, evidence of the earlier schools is not readily available. It has become apparent that there is no single source for this information, and that a systematic, year -by- year search of the annual reports of the County Superintendent and the county tax records must be performed. Such a search will not provide a definitive list, as there are instances in which a school that appeared in one record disappears from subsequent records, and new school names appear. In some instances the school simply changed its name (from Claremont to Harris, for example). In other instances, the school ceased to exist and another came into existence in another location, or there was a consolidation. For example, the Shiloh school and Rock Prairie school names appear in early reports (1896); they disappear and a new name, Shirock appears later (1920). Since the two schools were located within three or four miles of each other, one might conclude that Shirock represents a school merger, but there is no certainty until the documentation (or a person who was "there" and who remembers) is located. Furthermore, some names (Shiloh, for example) were popular, and may have been applied to more than one school. Research on early schools is further hindered by the condition (or absence) of the records. For example, annual reports were not always submitted by county officials, or may not have been filed properly in the state office. Minutes of the county school board (and county commissioners' court, which serves in an ex officio capacity when there is no county school board) are a primary source for information about school boundaries and names, but some of these minutes are missing. Several theses have been located, and these will be helpful in the conduct of this project, but the thesis - writers also encountered the problems described above. Obviously, a considerable amount of effort must be expended before the story of the early Brazos County rural schools can be written. In the meantime, the lists of school names that follow will be helpful. The first list of names was obtained from the 1896 -1897 Annual Report to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction by County Judge W. H. Harmon, Ex Officio County Superintendent of Public Instruction. This report was obtained from the Texas State Archives by Paul R. Scott. Because the original report was written by hand, the spelling of some of the names is doubtful. School districts were segregated by race at this time, and were reported separately. The Bryan schools were not listed in this report because they were outside the jurisdiction of the county superintendent, the City of Bryan having assumed control of its schools on August 31, 1877. 1_ 3 The second list of common school districts was obtained from W. L.Hughes' thesis entitled A Project in Rural School Consolidation (1922), located in the Texas A&M University Archives. This list represents the districts as they were in 1920. The map that follows was also obtained from the Hughes thesis. Mr. Hughes proposed the consolidation of 30 common school districts into six, but admitted that it was not likely to occur. He was almost right. Very little consolidation occurred before World War II, but by 1954 there were only two common districts left: Smetana and Kurten. The third list of school districts represents the common schools circa World War II. Within ten years Smetana and Kurten would absorb them all. This list was obtained from Brazos County History: Rich Past — Bright Future. LIST ONE Common Schools in Brazos County, 1896 -1897 White Schools Oak Grove, Millican, Wellborn, Minter Springs, Lyman, Rock Prairie, Providence, Leonard, Union Hill, Shiloh, Battle, Steep Hollow, Reliance, Bowman, Tryon( ?), Woodville, Clairmont , Cottonwood, Gallatin, Macey, Concord, Liberty, Alexandria . 1 Also may be spelled "Claremont" or "Clarmont." 2 Probably should be spelled "Alexander." Colored Schools Greere( ?), Swayne( ?), Curtis Chappell, Jarralds, Clay, Millican No. 1, Millican No. 2, Mt. Rose, Pleasant Grove, Hicory (sic) Grove, Laws, Brushy, Foster, Mt. Enterprise, Roans Chappell, Owens Chappell, Boonville, Moseley, Brandon, Jarvis, Adams, Jones, Loves, Moody, Mt. Zion, Post Oak, McMillan, Henderson, Harman, Cawair( ?), Wilson, Salem, Philpot, Love (or Law ?), Shady Grove. LIST TWO Common Schools in Brazos County, Circa 1920 District 1: Vacant District 2: Wellborn District 8: Steep Hollow District 3: Millican, Dinkins District 9: Reliance District 4: Peach Creek District 10: Kurten District 5: Providence District 11: Woodville �r District 6: Union Hill District 12: Tabor (Tabor, Harris, District 7: Harvey Cottonwood, Alexander) 14 Common Schools in Brazos County -- continued L District 13: Shirock District 21: Vacant District 14: Edge District 22: Fickey District 15: Leonard District 23: Knob Prairie District 16: Vacant District 24: Vacant District 17: Stabler (Stabler, District 25: Bowman Fountain, Parker) District 26: Minter Springs District 18: Stone City (Stone City, District 27: Smetana, Goodson Mudville, Rye) District 28: Vacant District 19: Wixon District 29: Vacant District 20: Prospect District 30: Macey Common Schools in Brazos County, Circa 1945 District 1: Templeman District 16: Rye District 2: Vacant District 17: Stabler District 3: Millican District 18: Steele Store District 4: Peach Creek District 19: Wixon District 5: Providence District 20: Prospect District 6: Union Hill District 21: Love District 7: Harvey District 22: Fickey District 8: Steep Hollow District 23: Knob Prairie District 9: Reliance District 24: Cedar Grove District 10: Kurten District 25: Bowman District 11: Woodville District 26: Minter Spring District 12: Tabor District 27: Smetana District 13: Queen's Chapel District 28: Allenfarm District 14: Edge District 29: Cawthon District 15: Leonard District 30: King's Highway L . r .....„....----1' 15 „ i ?. . 2 L - ` \ •CDGE / •lOT TOM WOOD I ` k0 bERTSON COUN'T'Y `\ � j \I \ / '` 0 „, tvaE E . / [7 TAbO fI OKURTEN Z / / 9 -- ki ti O o _ Rfl11�N ICN06S PR/\21E , h a•LIlw i WI zolvr {k \ \ ARo: peg-. w- i 1 \ 1 -- -- �i, — R YggJ Slur µotxow• \ 1..r r i a •STEtts NTpgE -... t 4 A . elQ). y � 'GRtMES ` I? "I ' COUNTY Li eE t1>7 � � L ` .N11M1vcY c ----^ t. , I i• (' \ \ • UNION 441tt 1 \ - :' NE UfY 1 •ST° Ce•ld” \\ , \f. L. ( 1 \ \ eYIOEMCE ` 1 \ n COU -EGE STATIO V 1 1 - URLE5ON COUNTY \---_ ____ N. ry a �� �Z e • WEti�eO •QCALN CaEE D T a� I / \ H &T c cP' 0 S \C 1 R ti �---� ■ \ / THIS MAP SHOWS ROUGHLY �� 1 it E LO CAT 1O N OF- TN E RURAL SCHOOLS '> CAy✓T \ ' li O � $RAZO5 COUNTY ` i � j • r� ■ (Circa 1920) \ —� 1 ' \ diii, LEGEND • /. r>> 0 CONSOLIDA1 Et C£NIEP 1 _ ' / — \ (Proposed) I ��,. ) 16 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Members, 1989 -1990 Names -- Addresses Telephones Mrs. Colleen Batchelor 822 -6500 (Home) 614 E. 29th Street Bryan, TX 77803 Mrs. Jody Bates 696 -0784 (Home) 605 Hereford S. College Station, TX 77840 Mr. Stephen C. Beachy 693 -5147. (Home) 1101 Neal Pickett Dr. 764 -3773 (Office) College Station, TX 77840 Mrs. Ann Bell 693 -7519 (Home) 1805 Medina Drive 260 -9898 (Office) College Station, TX 77840 Mrs. Rosemary Boykin 693 -0224 ,Home) 1505 Laura Lane College Station, TX 77840 Dr. J. Russell Bradley 775 -6730 (Home) 616 E. 31st Street 693 -1511 (Office) Bryan, TX 77803 Dr. Gary M. Halter 696 -5512 (Home) 1204 Ashburn 845 -2152 (Office) College Station, TX 77840 Mr. Randall Haynes 823 -1426 (Home) 614 E. 32nd St. 776 -7600 (Office) Bryan, TX 77803 Mr. Walter Carl Jones 778 -0517 (Home) 3703 N. Texas Avenue Bryan, TX 77803 Mrs. Eleanor Hanover Nance 696 -5864 (Home) 1403 Post Oak Circle 845 -8851 (Office) College Station, TX 77840 Dr. J. Milton Nance 696 -5864 (Home) 1403 Post Oak Circle 845 -7158 (Office) College Station, TX 77840 17 BCHC Members -- continued, page 2 Mrs. Ruth Peattie 775 -4142 (Home) 712 Chevy Chase Bryan, TX 77802 Mrs. Joan R. Rabins 690 -0093 (Home) 4587 Cricket Pass 845 -0384 (Office) College Station, TX 77840 Mrs. Mary Frances Robert 822 -4943 (Home) 704 Esther Blvd. Bryan, TX 77802 Dr. Charles R. Schultz 696 -8483 (Home) 1200 Goode Street 845 -1815 (Office) College Station, TX 77840 Mr. Dempsey Seastrunk 693 -4304 (Home) 1220 Ridgefield Circle S, College Station, TX 77840 Mr. Randy Sims 846 -6702 (Home) Brazos County Courthouse 361 -4105 (Office) 300 East 26th Street Bryan, TX 77803 Dr. Paul P. VanRiper 822 -2082 (Home) 713 E. 30th Street Bryan, TX 77803 Mrs. Madge N. Wallace 823 -0615 (Home) 611 S. Ennis, Apt. 19 Bryan, TX 77803 Mr. Walter Wilcox 778 -1409 (Home) Brazos County Courthouse 361 -4115 (Office) 300 East 26th Street Bryan, Texas 77803 Mrs. Mary Bess Young 846 -9055 (Home) 3607 Parkway Terrace Bryan, TX 77802 L 18 ,,. BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION BUDGET FOR 1989 1. Communications expenses (postage, stationery, printing, etc.) $ 50. 2. Marker dedication ceremony expenses (program printing, invitations, certificate framing, etc. Estimate based on 4 ceremonies at $50. each) $200. 3. Travel expenses for Brazos County delegates to Annual Historic Preservation Conference sponsored by the Texas Historical Commission (registration fees, transportation, food and lodging) $800. 4. Travel expenses for delegates to Texas State Historical Association Convention ( registration fees, transportation, food and lodging) $350. TOTAL: $1400. L 19 BYLAWS of the BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Adopted April 22, 1985 ARTICLE I - -Name Section 1: The name of this organization shall be the "Brazos County Historical Commission." ARTICLE II-- Purpose Section 1: The purposes of the Brazos County Historical Commission are as follows: a. to initiate and conduct such programs as may he suggested by the Brazos County Commissioners Court and the Texas Historical Commission for the preservation of the historical heritage of Brazos County; b. to institute and carry out a continuing survey of Brazos County to determine the existence of historical buildings, and other historical sites, private collections of historical memorabilia, or other historical features within the county, and to report the data collected to the Brazos County Commissioners Court and the Texas Historical Commission; and, c. to carry out any other functions mandated in Section 1, Chapter 152, Acts of the 58th Legislature or in subsequent amendments to that act (Article 6145 -1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes). ARTICLE III -- Membership Section 1: This Commission shall consist of a minimum of seven persons who are residents of Brazos County, and who shall be appointed by the Brazos County Commissioners Court in January of odd - numbered years for terms of two years. Section 2: Subsequent to the appointments made in January of odd - numbered years, the Brazos County Commissioners Court may appoint additional persons to the Commission; the terms of office of these appointees shall extend until January of the next odd - numbered year. ARTICLE IV-- Officers and Their Duties Section 1: The officers of the Commission shall consist of a chairman, a vice chairman and a secretary. Section 2: Officers shall be elected at the first meeting of the Commission following the appointment of the Commission in January of odd - numbered years, and shall serve for a term of two years, unless sooner relieved from office by the Brazos County Commissioners Court. Section 3: The chairman of the Commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities: a. call and conduct all meetings of the Commission; b. prepare and submit reports as may be required by law, the Brazos County Commissioners Court or the Texas Historical Commission; and, c. insure that the Commission is in compliance with requirements and /or directives of appropriate county and state agencies. 20 (Bylaws of the Brazos County Historical Commission -- continued) Section 4: The vice chairman shall preside at meetings in the absence of the chairman, and shall perform the duties of the chairman in the event that the chairman is unable to perform his /her duties. Section 5: The secretary shall prepare and record the minutes of the meetings of the Commission. ARTICLE V-- Meetings Section 1: The Commission shall conduct a minimum of six regularly scheduled meetings each calendar year; at least one meeting each year shall be conducted in the county seat. Section 2: The chairman may call special meetings when necessary in order to carry out the responsibilities of the commission. Section 3: The chairman shall prepare a notice containing the date, time, place and agenda for each meeting, and shall transmit the notice to members of the Commission, to the Brazos County Commissioners Court and to representatives of the news media at least 72 hours prior to each meeting. A copy of the meeting notice shall be posted in a place convenient to the general public in the county courthouse, and in the Bryan Public Library. Section 4: A majority of the mem`iership of the Commission shall constitute a quorum authorized to transact business of the Commission. Article VI -- Committees Section 1: The chairman of the Commission shall appoint standing committees and such ad hoc committees as may be necessary in order to exercise the duties and responsibilities of the Commission. ARTICLE VII -- Reports The chairman of the Commission shall submit an annual report to the Brazos County Commissioners Court and to the Texas Historical Commission in December, and shall be responsible for other reports that may be required by the Commissioners Court or the Texas Historical Commission. ARTICLE VIII -- Parliamentary Authority The rules contained in the current edition of "Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised" shall govern the Commission in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws and special rules deriving from the Texas Historical Commission. • ARTICLE IX -- Amendments These bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of members of the Commission present at a meeting of the Commission, provided that all members of the Commission have been notified in writing of the proposed amendment(s) at least one week prior to the meeting. Amendments are subject to ratification by the Brazos County Commissioners Court.