History
MCHC thanks Kristi Lee & G.W. Franzen for cleaning historical marker at Hawley
Dallam became Matagorda publisher, lawyer
James Wilmer Dallam, legal scholar, newspaper publisher, and author, the son of Francis Johnson and Sarah (Wilmer) Dallam, was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sept.
Bethlehem Church centerpiece of Cedar Lake history
Cedar Lake,on Farm Road 2611 just west of the Brazoria county line in southeastern Matagorda County, was named for a cedar brake surrounding a nearby lake.
Marker dedication recalls Allenhurst town, cemetery
An estimated 50 people attended the official Texas Historical Marker Dedication ceremony Allenhurst Community & Cemetery and Allenhurst-Mt.
Moore House built for a prominent leader
The D.P. and Louise Moore home was built on block 60 in 1902 by builders Hatchett and Large.
The land was purchased from David Swickheimer on Nov. 20, 1894.
"Changes coming to historic Texas Theater, Herald buildings" by: Jessica Shepard
Once through the permitting process and approved by Bay City City Council, renovations can begin at the historic Texas Theater and Bay City Herald buildings – 2237 Ave F and 2231 Ave F
"BCISD trustees OK historical marker removal" by: Jessica Shepard
After a brief closed session, Bay City ISD trustees unanimously approved removing the Texas Historic Landmark designation for the original Linnie Roberts Elementary (OLRE) campus durin
Misfortunes plagued La Salle expedition
EDITOR’S NOTE: The story of the LaSalle odyssey is an important part of Matagorda County and Texas history.