History

William Selkirk helped lay out Matagorda, the county seat of Matagorda County

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: A historical marker dedication was held Saturday, Oct. 21, for James Henry Selkirk, the son of William Selkirk. This article is in tandem with the front-page dedication story. William Selkirk, one of Stephen F.

James Fisher Martin: Matagorda sheriff, doctor

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

James Fisher Martin, doctor, sheriff, and rancher, was born at Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, in 1808. He was educated at Edinburgh, Scotland, and then practiced medicine in Liverpool, England.

Matagorda Bulletin was intended to contribute to development of Texas

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

The Matagorda Bulletin was a weekly newspaper published in Matagorda from August 1837 to May 1839. It was initially published by John Warren J. Niles, son of Hezekiah Niles, who founded and edited the Maryland Niles National Register.

"Isaac Van Dorn: One of Old Three Hundred, 1st Sheriff of Matagorda County"

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

VAN DORN, ISAAC (ca. 1801–1860). Isaac Van Dorn (Vandorn), one of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred colonists, was born in Pennsylvania about 1801. At the age of fourteen he was indentured to a farmer for seven years, whom he eventually left.

"Luther Hotel status conference covers who may be chosen next administator" By Margaret Doughty

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

There was a status conference hearing on the Luther Hotel recently. Attending were: Judge Polly Spencer, John Griffin, Chris Bell, Ernest Blansfield, Douglas Chavez. Spencer welcomed everyone.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Newly commissioned Texas Navy Admiral Bill Balboa also was honored as the fleet’s Oyster Catcher and made remarks to explain the significance. He is joined by other new admirals at the Sept. 16 ceremony.

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"Texas Navy commissions 12 new admirals at Matagorda ceremony" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Some 12 Texans – including several from Matagorda County – were commissioned as new Texas Navy Admirals at the Texian Navy Day Celebration and Commissioning ceremony Sept. 16 at Matagorda Harbor.

From Matagorda County History & Genealogy page Dr. William Hadnott

From Bay City, Hadnott went to statewide fame in anesthesiology

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Dr. William Hicks Hadnott, Jr., the fourth child and first son of William Hicks Hadnott, Sr. and Marjorie O’Neil Hadnott, was born June 13, 1928 in Beaumont, Texas. He departed from this life on Saturday, August 28, 2010.

Photo/Crystal Morones Matagorda County Historical Commission members joined Commissioners Court as the county presented MCHC with the Texas Historical Commission Distinguished Service Award.

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"GrantWorks: County gets millions in grants" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Millions of dollars in infrastructure projects across Matagorda Country were highlighted in a GrantWorks presentation at Commissioners Court Monday, Sept. 18. In addition, the court presented the Distinguished Service Award for 2022 to the Matagorda County Historical Commission (MCHC).

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"Luther supporters look at next step for hotel’s future" By Margaret Doughty

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

The Palacios Preservation Association (PPA) members met last week at the Old Main Street Bookstore thanks to owner and Luther Hotel supporter, Jan Pierce.

Moore House built for a prominent leader

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

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. Lots 4 - 9 - 2404 Ave. E - were for the homesite, and the other half was used for pasture.

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