Our county historical commission's purpose is to identify and document local historical sites, persons and occurrences; attempt to preserve those sites that are endangered; and to promote local history.
Historical commission members are appointed by the Commissioners Court.
Officers and Committee Chairmen
Chairman: Bobbie Nash
Co-Chairman: Gary E. McKee
Secretary: Gesine Koether
Treasurer: Shirley Schaeffer
Cemeteries Chairman: Kathy Carter
Footprints of Fayette Chairman: Rox Ann Johnson, Greg Walker, Sylvia Hebert & Kathy Carter
Oral History Chairman: Position to be filled. If interested in helping with this project, please contact Fayette County Historical Commission
Preservation Action for Endangered Landmarks Chairman: Pat Johnson and Julie Stroup
Historical Markers Chairman: Position to be filled. If interested in helping with this project, please contact Fayette County Historical Commission
Other Contact Information
Mailing Address: AgriLife Building, 255 Svoboda Lane #110, La Grange
Office Hours: By Appointment Only
Office Phone: 979-968-3545
Meetings
The Fayette County Historical Commission meets the third Monday of odd-numbered months at 6:30 p.m. Our meeting location changes among places of historical interest. All meetings are open to the public.
Links to Some of Our Projects
Historical Markers
Footprints of Fayette Articles
Related Links
Texas State Historical Commission
Texas Historic Sites Atlas
The Handbook of Texas Online
Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives
Texas Beyond History