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CENTER / JOAQUIN / HUXLEY / SHELBYVILLE / TENAHA / TIMPSON
BUSINESS DIRECTORY / LODGING / THINGS TO DO / RECREATION / HISTORY
Shelby CountyWELCOME TO
TEXAS
The Light and Champion2014
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Quality. Compassion. Care.
Mark Cline, MDBoard Certified
Sharon K.Nelson
R.N., F.N.P.-C
Allergies to Ankle Sprains,By Appointment or Walk-Ins Welcome
• School Age to Adult Physicals• Well Child Exams • Immunizations• Minor illnesses & injuries
• Complete primary care services• Cuts & broken bones• Allergic reactions• Sports & work injuries
630 Hurst Street, Center, Texas
When the unexpected happens, we’re here with quality medical care.
Trusted Pediatric Care
Hours:Mon.-Thurs. 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
936-657-1944
DebraWendel
F.N.P. - B.C.
For the ones you love most.
Welcome to Shelby County!
On behalf of The Light and Champion it is with great pleasure and a lot of pride that we welcome you to the 2014 Shelby County Texas Directory.
Whether you’re here for business, vacation, or have lived here for years, we welcome you.
Our citizens are people that have family values. These grass roots values are still a big deal in Shelby County.
While driving the streets and country roads of Shelby County, you will discover that it is the people that make us special. Whether it’s sharing a cup of coffee, Friday night football or worshiping with one another.
As you look around Shelby County you will notice a metamorphosis in Center. Coming attractions are the new Medical Center, Center Motor Company new location on Hurst Street, Loop 500 project continuation, What-a-Melon festival, fall Poultry festival and the lighted Christmas Parade.
With the new city library in place, Timpson opens its doors to the community as well as new businesses pop up around town. Don’t forget the Frontier Days festivities here.
Joaquin and the Haslam strip continues to rejuvenate itself with new businesses as people and companies enter the Shelby County area via Louisiana.
Shelbyville’s Fall Festival to continues to offer fun. The first “Happenings at Shelbyville Hill Fest” was held in October 2012 and is certain to continue growing this fall.
Tenaha Tigers continue to push the limits in sports as the Tigers repeatedly make it to regional finals competition as they continue to enhance the pride of Shelby County.
Shelby County is a great place to raise a family. With it’s award winning schools, our children are receiving a thorough education prepared for the world tomorrow.
I invite you to browse through this directory, or view the magazine online via a link on our website at www.lightandchampion.com. It will help you to discover the many great features of our county. Take a look at the online flipbook. Many of our advertisers have provided a link directly to their business. Enjoy!
Dale Buie, Publisher
The STaffLeah DoLan, Associate Editor
Katie MiLLer, Associate Editor
ronny SaMforD, Sports Writer
aManDa buie, Bookkeeping
CheryL GiLCreaSe, Advertising Manager
CinDy eubanK, Advertising Representative
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Stephanie haLtoM, Circulation/Classifieds
DaLe buie Publisher
The Light and Champion
Shelby County Information Page 7County Church Directory Page 29County History Page 31Center Information Page 41Huxley Information Page 59Joaquin Information Page 53 Shelbyville Information Page 59Tenaha Information Page 65Timpson Information Page 71
abouT The Cover
On the cover citizens of Shelby County enjoy one of the many city parks in Center. Photo by Dale Buie
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Not just oil, Pennzoil.®
Remember...we don’t give you time to miss your car!
Splash-n-Dash Car Wash!
Let us make you shine!
Magic Touch 3 Minute Express Wash611 Tenaha St. Center, Texas 75935
328 Tenaha St., Center, Texas 75935 (936) 598-5823
(936) 598-5823
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• Rental/Service/Oilfield Supply• Propane Exchange/Filling• Clothing, Boots, & FR Gear• Husqvarna Power Equipment• Benjamin Moore Paint• Big Tex Utility Trailers
Loop 500 at 96S Just off the Square
• Registry & Gift Department• Lawn Care Equipment• Outdoor Furniture• ACE/Clark+Kensington Paint• Collegiate Gift Headquarters• Housewares & Electronics
128 Tenaha StCenter, TX 75935
936-598-6227
1400 West PanolaCarthage, TX 75633
903-693-3222
5438 Loop 500 EastCenter, TX 75935936-598-2734Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/etaceinc
800-259-5939 • www.etace.com
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We Promise
Dance A Little – Save A Lot!!108 Selma Street, Center, Texas
598-3351
That’s why we stand behind every purchase you make with our IRON-CLAD, RISK-FREE GUARANTEE. If you’re not 100% satisfied with your Dance Furniture purchase within 45 days, we’ll make it right. NO QUESTIONS ASKED. It’s just that simple.
Quality Veterinary CarePreventive Care | Vaccines
Spay & Neuter | Flea ControlDentistry | RadiologyRoutine Health CareDisease Prevention
Equine ServicesEmergency Care | Pet Supplies
Shelby Veterinary AssociatesDr. Mark Jousan • Timpson Hwy., Center, TX
936-598-3423
&Family Pet Care You Can Trust
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Hours: 9am - 5pm M-F936-591-2882
Stop By or call for free estimates.
Cars H Antiques H Cow TrailersFlatbed Trailers H Oil & Gas Equipment
302 Railroad Ave. Center, TX
Johnathan Brittain Owner & Operator
Portable, Dustless Sand Blasting
RestorationBlast the Past You
gotRust?Don’t Ignore It, Restore it!
Bryant Insurance Agency“We have you covered.What ever you need.”
Life – Home – Auto Boats – Motocycles
and Equipment
Established in 1946
Office: 936-598-3331Nights: 936-598-3332
Fax: 936-598-6120
318 Tenaha StreetCenter, TX 75935
La Juan, Owner
ManguM Funeral HoMe
When Caring Counts.
Shelby County’s Oldest Family Owned& Operated Funeral Home
Since 1910420 San Augustine St., Center, TX 75935
936-598-3341Owner, Bill Watson Family
for generations to come!
We’ll be here
Our Goal, YOUR FUTURE SUCCESS.Member
FDICwww.sabinebank.com
205 Hurst St.936-598-8995
Serving our customers since 1901.
The Facts About Shelby CountyShelby County is the 100th largest of the 254 coun-
ties in Texas; with an estimated population of 22,658 in 1991 and more than 26,019 according to the 2012 Census.
The county seat is Center and the next-largest city is Timpson. Shelby County is a rural county which lies within the Deep East Texas JTPA service delivery area and the Deep East Texas Quality Workforce Planning Region, administered by the Deep East QWFPR.
Even though congressional districts and counties have boundaries which overlap, Shelby County falls within the 1st Texas congressional district(s) and the 3rd Texas senatorial district(s).
The county consists of 795.58 square miles with a 2010 population density of 32.0 residents per square
mile. The average density in Texas is 96.3 persons per square mile. The average annual total precipitation is about 53.07 inches. Of this, about 34.2 inches, or 64 percent, usually falls in March through October.
The growing season for most crops falls within this period. The heaviest 1-day rainfall during the period of record was 9.66 inches at Center on November 23, 1940. Thunderstorms occur on about 56 days each year, and most occur between April and August.
The infrastructure in Shelby County continues to have new growth with the addition of new businesses in each city and with the growth of current businesses.
The main industries in the area continue to be in-volved with poultry, lumber and oil and gas.
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Photo by Dale Buie
Shelby County
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Shelby County Courthouse, 200 San Augustine St., Center, TX 75935County Judge: Rick Campbell Ph: 936-598-3863Administrative Asst/IHC Coord.: Deann Sample County Commissioners: Precinct 1: Roscoe McSwain Ph: 936-598-4090 Precinct 2: Jimmy Lout Ph: 936-591-2456 Precinct 3: James Travis Rodgers Ph: 936-591-4311 Precinct 4: Bradley Allen Ph: 936-254-4571 Secretary Tammy Wiggins Ph: 936-598-6136County Attorney: Gary Rholes Ph: 936-598-6100County Clerk Allison Harbison Ph: 936-598-6361Sheriff: Willis Blackwell Ph: 936-598-5600Sheriff’s Department100 Hurst StreetCenter, TX 75935
County Tax Assessor-Collector Pam Shofner Ph: 936-598-8172County Treasurer: Joan Rodgers Ph: 936-598-3581 Justice of Peace, Pct. 1: Maxie Eaves Ph: 936-598-3735Justice of Peace, Pct. 2: O.B. Furlow Ph: 936-598-7797Justice of Peace, Pct. 3: Margie L. Anderson Ph: 936-269-3527Justice of Peace, Pct. 4: Larry ‘Dude’ Jones Ph: 936-248-4510Justice of Peace, Pct. 5: Jim L. Powers Ph: 936-598-3922Constable, Pct. 1: Zack A. Warr Ph: 936-598-4283Constable, Pct. 2: Jamie Hagler Ph: 936-572-7748Constable, Pct. 3: Billy F. Hearnsberger Ph: 936-269-3839Constable, Pct. 4 Bryan Gray Ph: 936-674-5917Constable, Pct. 5: Stanley Burgay Ph: 936-254-3664County Auditor: Clint Porterfield Ph: 936-598-3535Emergency Mngt Co-ord: Danny Lawrence Ph: 936-598-5183County Extension Agency: Lane Dunn Ph: 936-598-7744 County Extension Agent - Agriculture 123rd District Court: Judge Charles “Brick” Dickerson Ph: 936-598-9928273rd District Court Judge Charles R. Mitchell Ph: 936-598-3201District Clerk Lori Oliver Ph: 936-598-4164District Attorney Ken Florence Ph: 936-598-2489
Shelby County Government Keeps Area Growing
RoscoeMcSwain
CommissionerPct. 1
JimmyLout
CommissionerPct. 2
TravisRodgers
CommissionerPct. 3
BradleyAllen
CommissionerPct. 4
RickCampbell
Shelby CountyJudge
Willis Blackwell
Sheriff
Ken Florence,District
Attorney
County Government
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Visit Shelby CountyGateway to the
Texas Forest Country
• Historic 1885 Courthouse – Daily tours M-F 10-2 p.m.• Historic 1884 Jail- Home to Shelby County Chamber of Commerce• Shelby County Museum • Antique Centers• Toledo Bend Lake• GO TEXAN Certified Retirement Community• Shelby County Bloomin’ on the Square – April • Grill Fest Sanctioned Barbecue Cook-Off• WHAT-A-Melon Festival – July • Timpson Frontier Days – July • Independence Day Celebration – Tenaha – July 4• East Texas Poultry Festival – October • Downtown Nighttime Lighted Santa’s Christmas Parade – December
Shelby County Chamber of Commerce100 Courthouse Square A-101
Center, Texas 75935936-598-3682
Covington Lumber & ConstructionInsist on the finest building materials. At Covington’s Lumber and Construction, we understand the importance
of quality and that’s why we carry the best materials for the job at prices you can afford.
Build with the Best!
Let us custom match & mix quality Farrell-Calhounpaint for your next home project!
The Building Supply Store of Shelby County for over 66 years!
1595 Tenaha St., Center, Texas • (936) 598-2907
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The Chamber’sMission Statement
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote and advance economic enrichment and development, tourism, and the social and civic interest of Shelby County and adjoining areas.
What is a Chamberof Commerce?
A Chamber of Commerce is primar-ily an organization of men and women who have joined together to work for the solution of their mutual business and community problems. In our com-munity, as in any area, there are prob-lems and opportunities which one individual, alone, cannot possibly solve.
By working with others – pooling time and resources – important accomplish-ments can be made. In any community, progress takes place because a group of dedicated people are making things happen.
The Chamber of Commerce is the logical organization to motivate, orga-nize and direct this effort. The Cham-ber of Commerce has concern for the
economic well-being of our community, works to preserve our business system, promotes business growth and develop-ment, and enhances the quality of life.
Your Chamber is not part of the city, county, or state government; a political party or faction; a civic or social club; nor a social service or welfare agency.
In brief, the Chamber of Commerce is an organization through which the volunteer manpower of our community works effectively to make the commu-nity a better place in which to work and live. The Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic, living process because its people work for the betterment of their community.
Pam Phelps is Executive Director of the Shelby Chamber of Commerce. Jenny Fancher is Assistant Director.Leigh Porterfield is Administrative As-sistant.
Chamber Gives All of Shelby County a Helping Hand
Chamber of CommerCe
1st National Bank of HughesSprings-Tenaha BranchPhone: (936) 248-3991
4-P DistributingPhone: (936) 598-8014
4C Electrical ServicesPhone: (936) 591-9889
A-1 Smiths Septic and Portable ToiletsPhone: (888) 727-6484Fax: (936) 438-8872
AA StoragePhone: (936) 598-6370
Accolade HospicePhone: (936) 568-0709Fax: (936) 559-9257
ACE EMSPhone: (936) 591-9990
Ace Hardware of East TexasPhone: (936) 598-2734Fax: (936) 598-7164
AEP/SWEPCOPhone: (888) 216-3523Fax: (903) 758-6927
Agriculture This MorningPhone: (936) 598-8533Fax: (936) 598-8533
Alexander, Lankford & HiersPhone: (936) 632-7771Fax: (936) 637-2448
All Hours FitnessPhone: (936) 598-7400
ALLCOM AT&TPhone: (936) 598-2226Fax: (936) 590-4321
Allied Waste ServicesPhone: (800) 678-7274Fax: (903) 983-1751
Always There Home CarePhone: (877) 703-1296
Amazing Grace Floral & GiftsPhone: (936) 590-9500Fax: (936) 590-9501
America’s Best Value InnPhone: (936) 598-3384
American Cancer SocietyPhone: (936) 634-2940Fax: (936) 634-2792
American Red CrossPhone: (936) 634-6013Fax: (936) 634-6016
Angelina College PACPhone: (936) 633-5432Fax: (936) 633-5478
Anytime FitnessPhone: (936) 590-9800Fax: (936) 590-9806
As You Wish PhotographyPhone: (936) 248-3442
Austin FinancePhone: (936) 598-6501Fax: (936) 598-6977
Austin Street MarketplacePhone: (936) 598-6244Fax: (936) 598-3424
Automatic Gas Co of TenahaPhone: (936) 598-4449Fax: (936) 248-2292
Automotive Collision SpecialistPhone: (936) 598-3210Fax: (936) 598-4716
Axley & Rode LLPPhone: (936) 634-6621
Back Country FurnitureDesigns at Surplus SalesPhone: (936) 598-7467
Backwoods BuggiesPhone: (936) 590-4445Fax: (936) 590-4449
Balcony, ThePhone: (936) 598-3521Fax: (936) 598-5959
Bark Boutique, ThePhone: (936) 598-9566
Barrow, KimberlyPhone:
Best Western Plus Classic Innand SuitesPhone: (936) 591-0002Fax: (936) 591-0004
Better Business BureauPhone: (800) 443-0131Fax: (903) 534-8644
Bird Forestry ServicePhone: (936) 598-3053Fax: (936) 598-9579
Blood Center of East Texas, ThePhone: (936) 560-3054Fax: (936) 560-1226
Boles EnterprisesPhone: (936) 598-6346
Boles Feed Company, Inc.Phone: (936) 598-3061
Borders Poultry Supply, Inc.Phone: (936) 598-6297Fax: (936) 598-5792
Bounds InsurancePhone: (936) 598-2421Fax: (936) 598-2181
Boutique de LuxePhone: (936) 427-5006
Brookshire Bros.Phone: (936) 598-7656
Brown’s OrchardPhone: (936) 590-4543
Bryant InsurancePhone: (936) 598-3331Fax: (936) 598-6120
Burke Center, ThePhone: (936) 676-1225
C & R RefrigerationPhone: (936) 598-2761Fax: (936) 598-7858
Cactus WellheadPhone: (936) 657-1607
Campbell, Rick L.Phone: (936) 590-2021
CASA of Deep East TexasPhone: (936) 591-9553Fax: (936) 591-9503
Cash NowPhone: (936) 591-0200
Cellular OnePhone: (936) 591-9292Fax: (936) 591-9332
Center Antiques andSandwich ShopPhone: (936) 590-4337Fax: (936) 590-4337
Center Broadcasting Co., Inc.KDET 930AM & 92.5FMand KQBB 100.5FMPhone: (936) 598-3304Fax: (936) 598-9537
Center ChiropracticPhone: (936) 598-5200Fax: (936) 591-0505
Center Fixture OperationsHallmark Marketing Corp.Phone: (936) 598-1250Fax: (936) 598-4641
Center Floral & GiftsPhone: (936) 598-2413Fax: (936) 598-5502
Center GlassPhone: (936) 598-9190Fax: (936) 598-9195
Center Health & HarmonyPhone: (936) 598-4987Fax: (936) 598-4987
Center ISDPhone: (936) 598-5642Fax: (936) 598-1515 View Website
Center Livestock AuctionPhone: (936) 598-4395
Center Motor CompanyPhone: (936) 598-3361Fax: (936) 598-7905
Center RV ParkPhone: (936) 598-8383
Center Smiles of East TexasPhone: (936) 427-9070Fax: (936) 591-8191
Center Tire CompanyPhone: (936) 598-4253
CenterPoint Energy / EntexPhone: (903) 534-7008Fax: (936) 598-6846
Century 21 Action Team RealtorsPhone: (936) 598-9001Fax: (936) 598-9701 Century Shoppe, ThePhone: (936) 598-4453Fax: (936) 598-4453
Chandramohan, Dr. AjithaPhone: (936) 591-8888Fax: (936) 591-8884
Chaps Bar-B-QPhone: (936) 598-4404Fax: (936) 598-4573
Chesapeake Energy CorporationPhone: (318) 674-7208Fax: (318) 222-1704
Chief ImagingPhone: (936) 598-2976
Citizens Bank-Center BranchPhone: (936) 598-8541Fax: (936) 598-9964
City Blends Smoothie CaféTanning SalonPhone: (936) 598-3134Fax: (936) 598-3190
City of CenterPhone: (936) 598-2941Fax: (936) 598-2615
City of JoaquinPhone: (936) 269-3021Fax: (936) 269-9622
City of TimpsonPhone: (936) 254-2421
Fax: (936) 254-2933
Cline Family MedicinePhone: (936) 657-1944Fax: (936) 591-9155
Color Visual ConceptsPhone: (877) 232-3624Fax: (254) 953-4336
Coordinating &Development CorporationPhone: (318) 632-2022Fax: (318) 632-2099
Copelin, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. RayfordPhone: (936) 598-5642Fax: (936) 598-1515
Copper Falls Jewelry & Gold BuyersPhone: (936) 598-0098
Cornerstone Manufacturing& ConstructionPhone: (936) 269-9999Fax: (936) 269-3458
County Credit UnionPhone: (936) 598-2330Fax: (936) 598-9362
Covington Lumber& Construction Co.Phone: (936) 598-2907
Dairy QueenPhone: (936) 598-5207
Dance Furniture & AppliancePhone: (936) 598-3351
Darrell’s Bar-B-QuePhone: (936) 598-4731
Davis, Jr., Mr. & Mrs.Phone: (936) 598-4205
DB Metal Art/Delbert& Wylma BeckhamPhone: (936) 598-7859
Deep East Texas Electric Co-op., Inc.Phone: (936) 275-2314Fax: (936) 275-5650
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Delta S. EngineeringPhone: (936) 598-6703Fax: (936) 591-9103
Devon Energy CorporationPhone: (817) 338-3902Fax: (817) 698-0757
Doggie Day SpaPhone: (903) 263-2928
Don Wheeler, AttorneyPhone: (936) 598-2925
Dr. Kyle Coffin DDSPhone: (936) 598-6181
East Texas Asphalt Co.Phone: (936) 598-5828
East Texas Awards & EngravingPhone: (936) 598-8231Fax: (936) 591-0011
East Texas Extended CarePhone: (936) 254-3338Fax: (936) 254-3339
East Texas Home HealthPhone: (936) 591-9550Fax: (936) 591-9543
East Texas Medical CenterPhone: (903) 693-3841Fax: (903) 694-4625
East Texas Poultry SupplyPhone: (936) 598-2445Fax: (936) 590-4524
Edward Jones & Co.Vicky Hudson, AAMS,Financial AdvisorPhone: (936) 598-5011Fax: (888) 228-2844
Edward JonesCasey Williams, Financial AdvisorPhone: (936) 598-2253Fax: (800) 717-0563
Elliott & WaldronShelby County Title, Inc.Phone: (936) 598-2971Fax: (936) 598-5671
Endless Possibilities CateringPhone: (936) 590-0500Fax: (936) 598-6006
ETMC ClinicPhone: (936) 598-3226
Executive Inn & SuitesPhone: (936) 269-9100
Factory Connection, LLCPhone: (936) 598-4535Fax: (936) 598-4535
Fairchild, Price, Haley & Smith, LLPPhone: (936) 598-2981Fax: (936) 598-9155
Farmers State BankPhone: (936) 598-3311Fax: (936) 598-1103
Few Ready Mix ConcretePhone: (936) 598-5547Fax: (936) 598-2995
Foley RentalsPhone: (903) 693-6525Fax: (903) 693-6569
Fresenius Medical CareWoodlands Dialysis CenterPhone: (936) 598-7351Fax: (936) 598-8168
Gaddy Medical Equipment and SuppliesPhone: (936) 590-4464
Gary Rholes, County AttorneyPhone: (936) 598-6100Fax: (936) 598-9184
GatheringsPhone: (936) 598-6244
Geenie’’s Bar-B-QuePhone: .(36.) .59-4366
General SheltersPhone: (936) 598-3389Fax: (936) 598-1432
Gerald Mackey Insurance Agency, LLCPhone: (936) 254-3587
Gohmert, U.S. Representative LouiePhone: (903) 939-1101
Golden Eye ClinicPhone: (936) 598-8501Fax: (936) 598-2311
Golding, Mrs T.R.Phone: (936) 598-2905
Grace ManorPhone: (936) 598-3611Fax: (936) 598-5007
Grant, Dr. Derek B.Phone: (936) 598-9178
Green Acres of CenterPhone: (936) 598-2483Fax: (936) 598-6405
H & R BlockPhone: (936) 598-4128Fax: (936) 598-3814
H & S Discount FoodsPhone: (936) 598-3583
Hampton Inn & SuitesPhone: (936) 598-4447Fax: (936) 598-3339
Hardy’s Machine & Welding, Inc.Phone: (936) 598-4382
Hawkeye Hunting ClubPhone: (936) 598-1000Fax: (936) 598-1005
Heartsway Hospice of Northeast TexasPhone: (903) 690-9924Fax: (903) 690-9217
Here’s The DealPhone: (936) 598-9890
Hicks MortuaryPhone: (936) 598-3865Fax: (936) 598-2545
Hidden Creek RanchPhone: (936) 598-5707Fax: (877) 654-1153
Hines, Sheffield & Squyres, LLC CPAPhone: (318) 352-6458
Holiday Inn ExpressPhone: (936) 591-8101Fax: (936) 591-8205
Holiday Nursing CenterPhone: (936) 598-3371Fax: (936) 598-5726
Hometown Tackle & Marine LLCPhone: (936) 598-6500Fax: (936) 598-6507
HOPE Clinic, ThePhone: (936) 248-4673
Hopkins, Dr. JerryPhone: (936) 591-1936Fax: (903) 923-2077
Hospice of East TexasPhone: (936) 560-9277Fax: (936) 560-1207
Hot Headz Hair StudioPhone: (936) 590-4545
Hughes Florist & GiftsPhone: (936) 598-9949Fax: (936) 598-9908
Hughes Veterinary ClinicPhone: (936) 598-2120Fax: (936) 598-6820
Huxley Bay MarinaPhone: (936) 368-2494Fax: (936) 368-7306
Ihlo Sales & ImportPhone: (936) 598-2491
Impressions Advertising SpecialtiesPhone: (936) 591-1911
Isch Plumbing Co. LLCPhone: (936) 598-3394
Ivan Smith FurniturePhone: (936) 598-2911Fax: (936) 598-4735
J.C. Lewis Construction, LLCPhone: (936) 598-3515Fax: (936) 598-3549
Jack Backers College BookstorePhone: (936) 462-7328Fax: (936) 462-9707
Jack’s Saw ShopPhone: (936) 598-4208
James GroceryPhone: (936) 598-6565
JBA Financial ServicesPhone: (936) 598-2713Fax: (936) 598-4495
Jennings Place, Inc.Phone: (936) 590-4818Fax: (936) 590-4866
Joaquin ISDPhone: (936) 269-3128Fax: (936) 269-3615
Joe’s Car SpaPhone: (936) 488-4000
John C. Rogers Coffee ShopPhone: (936) 590-4077
Johnny’s Package StorePhone: (936) 598-3652
Johnson AppraisalsPhone: (936) 554-3959
JOI RanchPhone: (936) 212-1798Fax: (936) 598-8216
Jon, Macy, & Misty Bush FoundationPhone: (936) 269-3749Fax: (936) 269-3749
Jones, Dr. Joseph E.Phone: (936) 598-6181
Jordan Health ServicesPhone: (936) 590-9303Fax: (936) 598-9306
Kountry Store Café & GrillPhone: (936) 591-9700
Lake Country InnPhone: (936) 598-2431
Lakeside Village Assisted LivingPhone: (936) 590-9300Fax: (936) 590-9300
Lasting ImpressionsPhone: (936) 598-6553Fax: (936) 598-9604
Law Office of Cornelia A. HartmanPhone: (936) 598-3999Fax: (936) 598-3031
Law Office of Deck JonesPhone: (936) 598-5737
Law Office of John R. SmithPhone: (936) 598-2744
Law Office of Stephen ShiresPhone: (936) 598-9400 Fax: (936) 598-6122
Liberty Tax ServicePhone: (936) 591-9812
Light & Champion, ThePhone: (936) 598-3377Fax: (936) 598-6394
Lily Farm, ThePhone: (936) 572-1962
Little Fox Marketplace, ThePhone: (936) 590-4422
LPL Financial ServicesPhone: (936) 598-5300Fax: (936) 591-8800
Lynda K. Russell, AttorneyPhone: (936) 590-4803Fax: (936) 598-4106
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M & M Insurance Agency& Associates, LLCPhone: (936) 598-3793Fax: (936) 598-7075
Mae Mae’s Handy Man ServicePhone: (936) 598-6639
Mangum Funeral HomePhone: (936) 598-3341Fax: (936) 598-9889
Massey, C. Scott, CPA, LLCPhone: (936) 598-9330Fax: (936) 598-9333
MasseyMedia, Inc.Phone: (936) 225-4705Fax: (866) 559-9055
Masterson Insurance AgencyPhone: (936) 598-4359Fax: (936) 598-4664
Masterson, DavidDavid Masterson ProductionsPhone: (936) 591-2971Fax: (936) 598-4664
Mathews Real EstatePhone: (936) 598-7800Fax: (936) 598-5500
McAdams Propane CompanyPhone: (936) 598-7444
McDonald’sMessick Management, LLCPhone: (936) 591-0400Fax: (936) 591-9637
Michael Meeks, Land SurveyorPhone: (936) 598-4242
Miller, Dr. KeithPhone: (936) 598-2716
Mollie Barton Real EstatePhone: (936) 598-3397Fax: (936) 598-6478
Monco MotorsPhone: (936) 598-5654Fax: (936) 598-9747
Montie Jones - Insuranceand Financial ServicesPhone: (936) 598-5757Fax: (936) 598-5859
Moodyville BBQPhone: (936) 591-8830
Moore, Mr. & Mrs. McNeilPhone: (936) 598-2713
Morrison Insurance Agency, LLCPhone: (936) 598-2791Fax: (936) 598-7414
MW RentalsPhone: (936) 591-2588 Nacogdoches Coca-ColaPhone: (936) 715-4705Fax: (936) 715-4718
Nacogdoches County United WayPhone: (936) 564-5869Fax: (936) 552-8940
Nacogdoches Medical CenterPhone: (936) 569-9481Fax: (936) 568-3400
NDemand, Inc.Phone: (713) 559-9600Fax: (713) 559-9700
Nori F. Latimer & AssociatesPhone: (936) 590-9930Fax: (936) 590-9932
O’Reilly Auto PartsPhone: (936) 598-9012Fax: (936) 598-9874
Oates, Dr. StevePhone: (936) 598-5626
Panola CollegePhone: (903) 693-2000
Party & MorePhone: (936) 591-9824
Payne RentalPhone: (936) 598-3381Fax: (936) 598-6485
Payne’s Community NewsPhone: (936) 598-3381Fax: (936) 598-6485
Pickles & Petunias EateryPhone: (936) 590-9117Fax: (936) 598-1005
Pilgrim’s PridePhone: (936) 598-3356
Pine Colony Inn Bed & BreakfastPhone: (936) 598-7700
Pine Grove Nursing CenterPhone: (936) 598-6286Fax: (936) 598-6464
Pineywood Outreach CenterPhone: (936) 591-0308Fax: (936) 598-5126
Pineywoods BeveragePhone: (936) 598-2700
Pineywoods SeafoodPhone: (936) 598-6661
Pinto Pony Cookie FactoryPhone: (936) 288-0202Fax: (936) 288-0606
Pizzeria, ThePhone: (936) 598-7117
Planetary InformationTechnology, Inc.Phone: (936) 598-3500Fax: (936) 598-3501
Port-A-Cool, LLCPhone: (936) 598-5651Fax: (936) 591-0649
Porterfield TimberPhone: (936) 598-4203Fax: (936) 598-8262
Primp Salon and SpaPhone: (936) 598-5353
Printing & Designs Etc., Inc.(formally Dudley’s)Phone: (936) 591-8500Fax: (936) 591-9191
Professional Title Services, Inc.Phone: (936) 591-8100
Quick Change Oil & LubePhone: (936) 598-5823
Quick Change Oil & Lube # 4Phone: (936) 269-4645
R & D DistributingPhone: (936) 598-5361Fax: (936) 598-3346
R & J Recycling & Disposal CenterPhone: (936) 591-9695Fax: (936) 591-9696
R & M CleanersPhone: (936) 598-3636
Rachel Campbell PhotographyPhone: (936) 590-9232
Rainbow RoomSCCommunity PartnersPhone: (936) 598-5387
Randy McLeroy, Attorney At LawPhone: (936) 598-2701
Ray Jones ChevroletPhone: (936) 598-6263Fax: (936) 598-2512
Right Choice PublishingPhone: (888) 990-3100
Rio TheatrePhone: (936) 598-9656
RPM ServicesPhone: (903) 685-2221Fax: (903) 685-0161
Rushing, Charles and MarthaPhone: (936) 598-7195
Russell Carpet OnePhone: (936) 598-2888Fax: (936) 598-6838
S Goodwin Roof Service, LLCPhone: (936) 598-9131Fax: (936) 598-3433
Sabine State Bank & TrustPhone: (936) 598-8995Fax: (936) 598-8934
SAF-T-First Drug TestingPhone: (936) 590-9797Fax: (936) 590-9798
Sanders & AssociatesPhone: (214) 696-2885Fax: (214) 696-2969
Sanford & Sons, Inc.Phone: (936) 598-4731
Scull Timber CompanyPhone: (936) 248-5200Fax: (936) 248-4929
Security FinancePhone: (936) 598-2731Fax: (936) 598-7106
Self Defense AmericaPhone: (936) 591-8551
Shady Deals CanopyPhone: (936) 462-3387
Shady Oaks Food & FeedPhone: (936) 598-5302
Shelby Counseling CenterPhone: (936) 590-4560
Shelby County Appraisal DistrictPhone: (936) 598-6171Fax: (936) 598-7096
Shelby County Children’sAdvocacy Center, Inc.Phone: (936) 590-9864Fax: (936) 590-9619
Shelby County ChiropracticPhone: (936) 598-3200Fax: (936) 598-3270
Shelby County Farm Bureau InsurancePhone: (936) 598-2773Fax: (936) 598-9221
Shelby County Outreach MinistriesPhone: (936) 598-4990
Shelby County Today.ComPhone: (936) 591-9334Fax: (936) 598-5032
Shelby County VFW Post 8904Phone: (936) 598-2976
Shelby Energy Lodge, LLCPhone: (936) 598-3400Fax: (254) 774-9999
Shelby RV ParkPhone: (936) 598-2761Fax: (936) 598-7858
Shelby Savings Bank, SSBPhone: (936) 598-5688Fax: (936) 598-5350
Shelby Veterinary AssociatesPhone: (936) 598-3423Fax: (936) 598-6839
Shoop InsurancePhone: (936) 598-9048
Sign ShopPhone: (936) 591-9198Fax: (936) 591-9905
Singson, Dr. FlorencioPhone: (936) 598-2933Fax: (936) 598-6208
Sleep Inn & SuitesPhone: (936) 590-9090Fax: (936) 590-4460
Smith Sawmill SevicePhone: (936) 254-3161Fax: (936) 254-3975
Snider, JohnPhone: (936) 598-5688
Sombreros Mexican Grill & CantinaPhone: (936) 590-9687
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Sonic Drive-InPhone: (936) 598-9110
Spartan Structures(Ameri-Tech Industries, LLC)Phone: (936) 598-6689Fax: (936) 598-6359
State Farm InsuranceChris MayfieldPhone: (936) 598-8492Fax: (936) 598-5669
State Farm InsuranceSandy WheelerPhone: (936) 598-2640Fax: (936) 598-5026
Steel Building Supply Inc.Phone: (936) 598-6373Fax: (936) 598-7806
Story-Wright Printing& Office Supply Co.Phone: (936) 564-2437Fax: (936) 632-7827
T/Rs Steaks & MorePhone: (936) 598-4115Fax: (936) 598-6006
Tamalito’’s CafePhone: (281) 570-5226
Tammy Steptoe RealtyPhone: (936) 598-2525Fax: (936) 598-2535
Telephone Directory of Texas, Inc.Phone: (903) 586-2987
Terry BaileyPhone: (936) 598-8587Fax: (936) 598-7998
Texas Glacier Ice & Water, Inc.Phone: (936) 598-6600
Texas State BankPhone: (936) 269-3121Fax: (936) 269-3388
Texas State Bank-Center BranchPhone: (936) 590-4500Fax: (936) 590-4574
Timpson/Tenaha NewsPhone: (936) 254-3618Fax: (936) 254-3206
TMCE, LLCPhone: (936) 598-2964Fax: (936) 598-8560
Toledo Automotive SupplyPhone: (936) 598-2746Fax: (936) 598-6672
Toledo FinancePhone: (936) 598-2737Fax: (936) 598-5515
Tomlin Insurance StorePhone: (936) 598-6165Fax: (936) 598-6396
Town & Country Real EstatePhone: (936) 598-6111Fax: (936) 598-2772
Town Square Executive PropertiesPhone: (936) 598-3269
Trails End Grocery & RV, Inc.Phone: 936.368.7171Fax: 936.368.7197
Tri-Comm Restoration ServicesPhone: (936) 591-0591
Tri-County Community Action, IncPhone: (936) 598-6315Fax: (936) 598-7272
Turner FabricationPhone: (936) 234-0975
Twogether DesignsPhone: (936) 591-9848
Tyson FoodsPhone: (936) 598-2723Fax: (936) 598-7912
Ultra Shade PlusPhone: (936) 598-6627
UniqPublishingPhone: (936) 591-0892
University RentalPhone: (936) 560-0800
USDA Forest ServicePhone: (409) 625-1940Fax: (409) 625-1953
Vieux Carre’ PhotographyPhone: (936) 590-0298
Vision Source/ Dr. Randy CollardPhone: (936) 591-0808Fax: (936) 591-0812
Wal-Mart SupercenterPhone: (936) 598-6131Fax: (936) 591-8535
Walker’s on the SquarePhone: (936) 598-3463
Waller & Waller Associates, Inc.Phone: (936) 598-9862Fax: (936) 598-9525
Watson & Sons Funeral HomePhone: (936) 598-4331Fax: (936) 591-9944
Watson-Tucker FloristPhone: (936) 598-2402
Wayne Christian & AssociatesPhone: (936) 598-9966Fax: (936) 598-8160
West Bank RealtorsPhone: (409) 787-4400Fax: (409) 787-1630
WesTechPhone: (936) 572-8447
WHATABURGERPhone: (936) 590-9898Fax: (936) 598-9989
White, Eula L.Phone: (936) 598-3844
Wilkins CounselingPhone: (936) 598-6413Fax: (936) 598-4499
Wilkins, Ronnie and SericaPhone: (936) 598-7427
William Carroll Crawford Chapter DRTPhone: (936) 598-8081
Windham, Dr. & Mrs. DannyPhone: (936) 598-2923Fax: (936) 598-6412
Woodforest National BankPhone: (936) 598-8354
Workforce Solutions - LufkinPhone: (936) 598-2468Fax: (936) 598-4357
Worsham, Dr. Debrah J.Phone: (936) 598-2626Fax: (936) 598-7651
Wright Chrysler Dodge JeepPhone: (936) 598-8433Fax: (936) 591-0292
Xerographix East Texas, Inc.Phone: (800) 242-5633Fax: (936) 569-7001
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Top Reasons Why You Should Be a Memberof the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce
YOU GET A REPRESENTATIVE FOR YOUR BUSINESS.We get many request for goods and services each month and we refer these to our members.
RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE.We maintain a data base with statistics and information of all types. When a member needs help we try to do our part.
REPRESENTATION.The Chamber is the voice of the business community to local government, on the state and national level, it is constantly working to develop a better environment for doing business.
NEW CUSTOMERS.Our tourism and events promotions bring people into our community each year, people that become your customers.
LOCAL BUYING KEEPS JOBS.The Chamber promotes and works to keep money circulating at home, turning over within our community.
NEW BUSINESS CONTACTS.Being active in the Chamber gives opportunities to meet and network with other business people.
PUBLICITY AND EXPOSURE.Those who play an active role with the Chamber get exposure for themselves and their business.
WE KEEP OUR MEMBERS INFORMED.Through news releases, meetings, events, and special mailings.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE. By joining with other members to work together to improve the quality of life and the economic vitality of the community.
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(936) 598-7467
Unique Selection of Gifts!Handcrafted Crosses
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Few ReadyMix Concrete
Loop 500S, Center, Texas
936-598-5547
For over 50 years, Few Ready Mix has been the solid choicefor top-quality concrete and concrete products.
From residential walkways to driveways to foundations andcommercial buildings, we’ll deliver the job on time.
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Intermediate and Skilled Nursing Center
www.twinlakes.sanaugustinetx.com
936-275-2900
We offer Physical, Speech, Occupational and Pet Therapy
In-house Podiatry, Optometry & Psychiatric Care
San Augustine, Texas 75972
El Camino House Assisted Living Center
Dignity c Independence c Sense of Security24 Hour Staff • Laundry & Housekeeping Services • Scheduled Transportation for residents
1997 Davidson Dr. San Augustine, Texas 75972
www.elcaminohouse.sanaugustinetx.com936-275-0222
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458 N. 1st St., Timpson • 936-254-2043CENTER TIRE CO.
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We are realtors leading the way with the technology of today!
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AgentGone but not forgotten.
Tammy SteptoeOwner/Broker
(936) 591-2232
Vickie HortonOffice Manager
(936) 598-2525
Nikki LawrenceAgent
(936) 332-4661
Stephanie McDonaldAgent
(936) 332-1911
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803 Hurst St, Center, TX (Across from Wal-Mart)
936-598-2700 • Mon.-Sat. 10am-9pm
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NEW HOTEL - BEST LOCATION IN TOWN!Complimentary Super Start Plus Breakfast
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Restaurants & Convenient Store Walking Distance.Enjoy Great BBQ area for grilling dinner!
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Best Western1005 Hurst StreetCenter, Texas 75935P – 936-598-3384F – 936-598-3384 Best Western PlusClassic Inn & suites210 Moffett Drive Center, Texas 75935P – 936-591-0002
Hampton Inn& suites141 Express Blvd.Center, Texas 75935P – 936-598-4447
Holiday Inn express143 Express Blvd.Center, Texas 75935P – 936-591-8101 F – 936-591-8205
lake Country Inn701 San Augustine St. Center, Texas 75935P – 936-598-2431F – 936-598-2997
sleep Inn & suites181 Civic Center DriveCenter, Texas 75935P – 936-590-9090
super 8 of Center907 Hurst StCenter, Texas 75935P – 936-598-9420
Pine Colony Inn500 Shelbyville StreetCenter, Texas 75935P – 936-598-7700
executive Inn& suites12449 US Hwy 84 EJoaquin, Texas 75954P -936-269-9100
lodges
Covey Inn920 CR 2038Center, Texas 75935P – 936-591-9030
Hawkeye lodgeHighway 87 SouthCenter, Texas 75935P – 936-598-1000
RV PaRks
Center RV ParkHwy 7 East Center, Texas 75935P – 936-598-8383
shelby RV Park3268 Loop 500Center, Texas 75935P- 936-368-2494
Huxley Bay Marina13200 FM 2694Shelbyville, Texas 75973P -936-368-2494
trails end grocery & R.V.5437 FM 3172 Shelbyville Texas 75973P - 936-368-7171
Woodland shoresRV ParkCR 3427Joaquin, Texas 75954 P - 936-269-4362
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NIGHTTIME CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Downtown Nighttime Lighted Christmas Parade is one of the largest in East Texas, kicking off the holiday shopping season.
SHOPPING ON THE SQUARE: In historic downtown Center can lead to many treasures. In addition to a variety of shops and restaurants, the Rio Theater is the oldest theater still operating in Texas.
HISTORIC SHELBY COUNTY COURTHOUSE: Located on the Center square, is in part, Romanesque Revival. It was constructed in 1885.
WHAT-A-MELON FESTIVAL: Always a great time and held on the second weekend in July in Center. There’s a watermelon weighing contest, “biggest bite” contest, a carnival, food and games, and a live concert has recently been added to the venue.
CENTER FLY-IN: The Fly-In is held the in May at the Center Airport off Highway 7 East. Activities include aerobatics, car show, youth glider contest, food, face painting and other booths.
FANNIE BROWN BOOTH MEMORIAL LIBRARY: The library houses over 13,000 volumes and is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday. The staff hosts various reading programs and offers computer and internet access.
DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS: The DRT is represented locally with the William Carroll
Crawford Chapter. The DRT hosts a Republic of Texas Celebration on the Center square in March to commemorate Texas Independence. Activities include interactive crafts, music, entertainment, history talks and food.
EAST TEXAS POULTRY FESTIVAL: The festival is held on the first weekend in October on the Courthouse Square in Center, celebrating the second largest industry in the area. The three-day event features arts, crafts, a parade, food booths, a carnival and various poultry contests.
EAST TEXAS OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT: The open is held in May at the Center Country Club, a private membership club that offers dining, swimming, and a scenic lake. There is a golf course for members and out-of-county visitors.
PRINCESS BALL: is one of the newest activity in Center, with young girls escorted by their fathers dressing up and “partying” for the evening. The evening benefits the Shelby County Child Advocacy Center.
SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF’S POSSE PRCA RODEO: is held each year in June at the Shelby County Expo Center.
TIMPSON FRONTIER DAYS: are held on the first weekend in July in downtown Timpson.
SHELBY COUNTY MUSEUM: is sponsored by the Shelby County Historical Society. The museum is located in the Weaver-Oates home build in circa 1900.
CENTER CITY PARK: is located just off Roughrider Drive (old ‘Thrill Hill Road’). For information, phone (936) 598-2941.
BLOOMIN’ ON THE SQUARE: a Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event, showcases the growing of plants in the spring.
TAKE A KID FISHING: Bream Tournament is sponsored by Center Broadcasting Co. and the Shelby County Bass Anglers (see inset picture). The one-day event is held in May at Huxley Bay Marina and features fishing activities for youngsters of all ages.
There’s Always Plenty to Do in Shelby CountyThings To Do
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Center MuniCipal airport
Making the community a better place to live and visit is a mission of the many service organizations around Shelby County. Members spend inordinate amounts of time, money and hard work to give back to the community that gives to them.
Many national clubs meet weekly and do service projects that benefit the community such as the Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Business and Professional Women, and many others. Most of the money raised stays within the county and helps the people right here. Other organizations include the Center Business Association, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and others.
There are also many active organizations involving spiritually keeping the pulse on the needs of the community. These include the Ministerial Alliance, the Gideons and many smaller locally based groups springing from churches.
The clubs contribute to many worthwhile projects including the Shelby County Welfare Board, the Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center, Shelby County Outreach Ministries, Santa Rides a Motorcycle, CASA, several local food drives and many others.
The Shelby County Cruisers car club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of special interest automobiles and the eras they represent. The club was chartered in 2012 and rapidly grew to 70 members. While car shows and cruise nights are the fun part, goals outlined in the charter include civic service and giving back to the community. In addition to helping other non-profits
with their fundraisers and charity events, the club also presented $500 scholarships to a graduating senior in each of the five public schools in Shelby County in 2014.
For the Shelby Countians who like to garden, the Center Garden Club meets on the second Wednesday each month from September to May in the Community House or members’ homes for special occasions. In April, the club holds its annual flower show, and afterwards, members take vases of flowers to area nursing homes and maintains flower gardens on the Historic Courthouse Square and the Community House, decorates the historic courthouse for Christmas, collects gifts for Santa Rides a Motorcycle, and has a Junior Garden Club for second and third graders. The club was established in 1955 and continues to help keep Shelby County blooming.
The clubs and organizations in Shelby County highly support education and perform numerous projects throughout the year with the proceeds going toward scholarships for area students. In the county itself, there are several Masonic lodges and chapters of Order of Eastern Star who support education among the youth of the county.
Youth service organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, the 4-H Clubs and Future Farmers of America are highly popular around Shelby County and provide adolescents with responsibility, camaraderie and skills they will need in life.
Various other student groups at area schools such as Junior Chamber of Commerce are also involved in activities that bolster leadership skills and commitment to something valuable.
The Center Municipal Airport is located east of Center on Highway 7.
The airport is primarily used for business and private air-craft owners.
The Center Municipal Airport has an Advisory Board: Sammy Dance, Weldon Boles, W.I. Davis, Roy Masterson, Jerry Samford, Spence Dance, Dustin Bailey, Luke Garrett, Terry Scull and Jim Donnan. The runway is 5,501 feet long.
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Sale Every Wednesday at 12 NoonBarn Phone (936) 598-4395
Center Livestock Auction Co., Inc.
1739 Hwy. 87 N., CenterRobert Griffin936-598-7094
David Griffin936-591-9171
Randy Lowery936-414-0993
Nursing &Rehabilitative Care
24/7 Admissions; Skilled Nursing & Rehab; G-Tube; Wound Care; Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy; Transportation; activities to meet individual needs.
HolidayNursing Center
280 Moffett Dr., Hwy. 87NCenter, Texas 75935
936-598-3371
Hollie Adams, Administratorwww.hcr-manorcare.com
Secured Memory Lodge for Alzheimer/Dementia patients
Private Medicare Rehab Rooms
Wide Range of InsuranceVA contract facility
Private & Semi-Private Rooms
301 San Augustine St. Center Texas
936-598-5654 www.monco.us
Luxury, Style, ServiceSince 1957
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Poultry is Leader in Agriculture for CountyPoultry is the top agriculture producer in Shelby County
as farms are abundant in the rural communities.The poultry industry is king. The poultry industry is
the largest agricultural business in Shelby County. Tyson Foods is one of two poultry companies in the county, along with No. 1–ranked Pilgrim’s Pride. Tyson employs 1,200 residents in its processing plants and feed mill, while Pil-grim’s Pride has 69 in its hatchery and feed mill.
The Tyson processing plant in Center processes 1.25 to 1.3 million birds per week. There are 175 contract grow-ers for Tyson alone in the county and well over 100 for Pil-grim’s Pride. Figures from 2009 indicate that the annual value of production from poultry is $224,000,000. Pilgrims’s Foods has 92 farms and 465 houses; and Tyson Foods has 53 farms and 283 houses.
Cattle is the second major agriculture producer, with av-erage annual sales of $38,400,000 (the drought increased revenue for 2011).
The timber industry generates average revenue of $19,000,000.
There are 148,303 acres in Shelby County that are non-forested, e.g. pasture and cropland. 238,200 acres belong to non-industrial private land owners.
A survey-based estimate conducted by the Texas Agri-cultural Statistics Service in cooperation with the Texas De-partment of Commerce revealed 1,060 total farm and ranch employment for Shelby County in the mid 1990s, with 790 of those being self-employed farmers/ranchers.
The totals include self-employment, unpaid family work-ers and hired workers and are not seasonally adjusted.
Agriculture
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Shelby County is known for its fishing and hunting. The biggest reason for this notoriety is Toledo Bend. Toledo Bend has 1,250 miles of shoreline and is the largest man-made lake in the South and is fifth largest in the United States. The Sabine River is the lake’s main source of water. The lake was built in the late 1960s and has become one of the most popular lakes in the U.S.
Locally, the lake provides the weekend angler a place of enjoyment. There are a number of public boat ramps in Shelby County, with the biggest being Huxley Bay Marina with a motel and RV hook-ups. Boat stalls can be rented while you stay on the lake. Campgrounds are available, as well. Ragtown is one of the more popular areas. It has show-ers, picnic tables and a convenient boat ramp.
But Toledo Bend is not the only lake in the county. Lake Pinkston is a 560-acre reservoir built by the City of Center in 1976. The lake is located 10 miles west of Center on State Highway 7, just north of the small community of Aiken. Recreational facilities are limited, and include only two boat ramps. No camping, picnic, or sanitary facilities are pro-vided, and there are no marinas on the lake.
However, Lake Pinkston is located in a beautiful area of East Texas and can provide a delightful experience away from the usual crowds. Most of the timber in the reservoir was not removed and provides an abundance of fish habi-tat, but also makes boating hazardous. Boaters must use extreme caution on the lake to avoid the numerous logs and stumps. There is good bank fishing access available along the country roads located at the dam and at the boat ramp on the upper portion of the lake.
The county road on the upper portion crosses the reser-voir and isolates over 100 acres of water that is connected to the main lake only by a large culvert under the road. Small boats can go through the culvert or be launched off the county road to allow access to this portion of the lake. The limited access reduces fishing pressure to this area.
The deep, clear waters of Lake Pinkston offer excellent fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish, and catfish. However, special fishing regulations apply to largemouth bass. Fishermen should consult the Texas Rec-reational Fishing Guide for current length limits and bag limits. No trotlines are permitted in the lake and no water skiing is allowed.
Area Lakes Provide a Number of Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors
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APOSTOLIC ABUNDANT LIFE APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL: P.O. Box 127, Rev. James H. Stephenson, 598-6609.APOSTOLIC REVIVAL TABERNACLE U.P.C.: Hwy. 96 N., Dathan Triplett, Pastor., 598-7156.MT. ZION APOSTOLIC: Mt. Gillion Community on Timpson Hwy; Minister Kevin Dones, 248-2133ASSEMBLY OF GODNEW LIFE CHURCH: 718 Hurst St., Steve Noble, Min., 598-3286.
BAPTISTANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH: 1472 F.M. 2608, CenterBENNETT CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Shelbyville - W. C. Martin, Min., 368-7195, 368-2412.BETHLEHEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Rt 1 Box 54, Joaquin, Mike Oliver, Pastor, 598-2376.BLOUNT CHAPEL: Airport Rd. Center, Charles Pier, Pastor, 598-5362.BRIGHT MORNING STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST: 622 M.L.K. Dr., Luaan Tatum, Min., 598-4560.CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH (IND): 1005 Logansport St., Center, TX - Danny Dodson, Pastor, 598-3642, 598-2815.CLEVER CREEK BAPTIST: Clever Creek Comm., FM 417 W, Bro. Jerry Hopkins, Pastor 598-6626.CORINTH MISSIONARY BAPTIST: 3763 FM 1970 N., Timpson, Carroll Jones, pastor, 254-2229EAST HAMILTON BAPTIST: East Hamilton Comm., Rev. Alvin Brinson, 368-2255.EAST LIBERTY MISSIONARY BAPTIST: Off FM 139W, Pastor Bro. Curtis Archie, 598-9831.EPHESUS BAPTIST: Hwy. 87 S, Shelbyville, Ronnie Wheeler, Pastor.FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST: Joaquin, 269-3132.FIRST BAPTIST CENTER: 117 Cora, Center, Michael Hale, Pastor, 598-5605.FIRST BAPTIST HASLAM, Joaquin, Jody Hooper, Pastor, 269-3587.FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Joaquin Paul Silvey, pastor, 269-3954.FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SHELBYVILLE: HWY. 87S, Top of Hill - Shelbyville, Rob Merriman, Pastor, 598-7348.FIRST BAPTIST OF TIMPSON: 312 N. Second St., Timpson, Josh Walters, Pastor, 254-2220.FIRST BAPTIST OF LOGANSPORT: 1009 Gum St. Logansport, LA. Bro. Lance Cypert, Pastor, 318-697-4481.GATES CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH: 1217 W 2310, Shelbyville, Frank Cooper, Pastor, 936-269-4263HAWTHORNE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: FM 1279, Shelbyville, Larry Chandler, Pastor, 598-4478HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH: Hwy. 87 at Loop 500 - Marlin Freeman, Min. 598-8098.HILLCREST BAPTIST CHURCH: 901 Southview Circle - Gordon Vaughn, Pastor 598-2704.
JACKSON MISSIONARY: Joaquin, TX. - David Long, Pastor. 269-3370.LOGANSPORT MISSIONARY BAPTIST: P.0. 282 Joaquin, 1 block past railroad in Logansport - Joe Walker, Pastor, 590-0836.LONE CEDAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: CR 3082, Joaquin, Hiram Melton, Pastor, 248-2163.LONE STAR BAPTIST: Bro. Terry Goodnight, Pastor, Shelbyville Hwy. 87, 598-5396.LYDIA BAPTIST: Huxley, FM 139 Pastor Wes Hall, 368-2462.MESSIAH BAPTIST CHURCH: 460 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, Pastor Lee Ray Best, 254-3702.MT. CALVARY FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH: 417 E. off Hwy. 87 S., Shelbyville, Pastor, Don Windham, (936) 591-0238.MT. GILLION BAPTIST: Hwy. 87 West of Center R. L. Cotton, Min., 598-5260.MT. OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST: FM 2667 Timpson, Rev. C. Johnson, 254-8114.NEUVILLE BAPTIST: Neuville Community, Pastor Larry Byrd OAKLAND MISSIONARY BAPTIST: 26516 FM 139, Shelbyville.OLD SALEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST: 8612 FM 711, FM 711 to CR 1297, Center, Pastor Glynn Bragg, 936-598-5069PINE RIDGE MISSIONARY BAPTIST: 2657 CR 3000, Joaquin, Pastor Mark Woolf, 269-4429.PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST: Hwy. 96 N., Center, Rev. David P. Mitchell., 591-0318.PLEASANT HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Huxley, Bro. Bobby Warr, 368-2641.PROVIDENCE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Center, CR 1265, off FM 711, Donald Moore, Pastor, 936-591-2551.RAMAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST: 84 E., Tenaha, Keith Keele, Pastor, (409) 248-6432.SMYRNA MISSIONARY BAPTIST: Huxley, Joseph Pemberton, Min., 368-2458.SPANN’S CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST: CR 1015 @ Hwy 96 & CR 1021, Center; Donald Noble, Pastor.ST. JOHN BAPTIST: Africa Rd., Eddie Land, Min., 598-4769.ST. PAUL’S MISSIONARY: Hopkins St., Pastor Freddie Wilson, 598-2340.TOLEDO BEND BAPTIST: FM 3172, Huxley, Bro. Jack Forbis, 936-368-2798 (church 368-7252)WALLACE CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH: 109 S. Marcus St., Timpson, Rev. Derrick Rhodes, 254-4262.WEST HAMILTON MISSIONARY BAPTIST: CR 2799, Shelbyville, Calvan Handcock, PastorWHITE ROCK MISSIONARY BAPTIST: One mile W. of Aiken, 598-7729, Keith Rose, Pastor.
CATHOLIC
ST. TIMOTHY’S ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL: 1146 Patroon Rd., San Augustine, Rev. D. Presley Hutchens, 409-275-9453ST. THERESE CATHOLIC: Upper Arcadia Rd., Pastor: Father M. Jayaraj, 598-8458.
CHRISTIAN
CENTER CHRISTIAN: Timpson Hwy, Sam Wheeler, Pastor, 598-2645.FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, DISCIPLES OF CHRIST: 124 Cora, Aubie McSwain, Pastor, 598-3512.FIRST CHRISTIAN, TIMPSON: Rex Humphreys, Min., 254-3389.WOODLAND CHRISTIAN: Timpson, TX, Jon Forrest, Min., 254-2756.CHURCH OF CHRISTCHURCH OF CHRIST: 110 Hurst St., Tim Perkins, Min., 598-2945.JAMES CHURCH OF CHRIST: James Comm., 598-3081.CHURCH OF CHRIST: 3216 Loop 500 E., Center, Larry Howard, Min., 598-9915.MARTINSVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST: Hwy 95 behind school, William Eddins, Pastor, 598-4423.PALESTINE CHURCH OF CHRIST: Palestine Comm., Shelbyville, Mike Gibson, preacher, 598-4016.MT. PLEASANT CHURCH OF CHRIST: So. Jericho - H. B. Bounds, Min., 598-4553.NORTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST: Tenaha Hwy. - George Parsley, Min., 590-8452.
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
CLAYTON TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST: Blue Bell Rd., Timpson, Elder marvin Jackson I,. 936-254-9898LILLY OF THE VALLEY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST: Greer St. - C. Williams, Min., 598-9989.
EPISCOPAL
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL: 1063 Southview Circle (Hwy 96S), 598-4101.FULL GOSPELCENTER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Tenaha Hwy., Don C. Murphree, Min., 598-7781.HOUSE OF REFUGE MINISTRIES: 210 Church St., Center, Bishop William E. Nash, 591-8941IGLESIA CENTRO CRISTIANO CRISTIANO: Hwy 96N., Pedro Carbajal, Min.
METHODIST
CAMPTI METHODIST: Off FM 414, Campti Community, 598-2062, Bro. Ozay Ford, 598-3773.FIRST UNITED METHODIST: Timpson, Carla Reed, Pastor.FIRST UNITED METHODIST: 211 Porter, Center, 598-2707, Joel McMahon, Pastor.FIRST UNITED METHODIST: Tenaha, Pastor Carla Reed, 634-2246.FIRST UNITED METHODIST: Falkville Road, Joaquin, Pastor Randy Smith, 269-3661.FIRST UNITED METHODIST: NEW HOPE CONG.: Rt. 2, Center, Tx., Kenneth Verner, Min., 598-9253.MT. ZION C.M.E. CHURCH: 921 M.L.K. Dr., Pastor Valencia Edner.SHELBYVILLE AND SHORT UNITED
METHODIST CHURCHES: 252 FM 417 W., Rev. Carmen Rickel, 598-7388ST. MARK’S METHODIST: Hurst St. at Arcadia, Pastor O. Ford, 598-3773.PAXTON UNITED METHODIST: Hwy 84, Pastor Randy Smith, 269-3661. (Hispanic Service), Pastor Carmelo Dominguez.OLD SHADY GROVE METHODIST CHURCH: Timpson, Hwy., Pastor W. T. Permenter, 598-4704.
NAZARENE
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: Hurst St., Rev. James Higginbotham, 598-3785.PENTECOSTALCAMPTI PENTECOSTAL: FM 414, Travis L. Hughes, Min., 598-3950; 598-6282.FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF JOAQUIN: Hwy. 7, Rev. Bruce Kunkel, 269-4245.FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST: Folsom Chapel Rd., M.D. Lamon, Min., 598-4276.NEW JERUSELUM PENTECOSTAL HEALING & DELIVERY MINISTRY: 607 Greer St., Center, Pastor Eva Johnson, 598-6175.TRIUMPH FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH: New Harmony, Huxley, Bishop Roosevelt Swindle, 368-2938.SARDIS PENTECOSTAL CHURCH: FM 414, Pastor Todd Jenkins, 598-4628, Parsonage 591-9979.TIMPSON UNITED PENTECOSTAL: Timpson - Pastor Rev. Shane Clifton 254-9119.FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL: 1229 Southview Circle, San Augustine Hwy., 598-3646, Pastor Bro. Andy Wilson.
PRESBYTERIAN
MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN: 205 E. Livingston, San Augustine, 275-2546.
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
CENTER BIBLE FELLOWSHIP: 925 Tenaha St., Center, Bro. Ron Luman, Pastor, 936-615-1874FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE: 6932 State Hwy 147, Pastor Carolyn Odom, 598-4264MCCLELLAND CHURCH: CR 465, Center, Pastor Chris Collins, 598-4977.WORD OF FAITH OUTREACH CENTER: Joaquin, Chris Welch, Pastor, 269-4133.LIGHTHOUSE: Loop 157, Tenaha, TX – A. G. Odom, Pastor, 409/248-3594.THE CALLED OUT CHURCH: 270 North Hwy 96 E., P.O. Box 1324, Center, Pastor, Earl Chessher, Sr., 598-2333.VICTORY BIBLE CHURCH: 305 Timpson St. Daryl McSwain, Pastor, 598-8997.
INTERDENOMINATIONAL
NSPIRATIONAL TEMPLE CHRISTIAN CRUSADE CENTRE: 357 Jacob St., Timpson, Apostle Clifton Mergerson, 936-254-9295.ST. MARK CME: Strong Community, Shelbyville, Rev. Larry Jackson, 598-7650
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32 I HISTORY Shelby County Texas
A Spanish explorer named De Soto was the first white man to enter this area when he crossed the Sabine River at what is now Logansport, Louisiana, in 1539. The purchase of Louisiana by the United States in 1803 resulted in a boundary dispute with Spain. The absence of organized law provoked a conflict with the settlers and resulted in the organization of a group called the Regulators and an opposition group called the Moderators in 1842. Law and order was restored by militia under General Sam Houston.
Shelby County is one of the original counties of Texas. It is located in the eastern part of the state bordering what is now called Toledo Bend Lake. This territory was a path for many of the early migrants into Texas from the United States, many of whom settled here temporarily before pro-ceeding westward. It is said that the first permanent settler was John Latham, who settled here in 1818 when the area
was still under Spanish rule.The present area of Shelby County was a part of the Mu-
nicipality of Tenaha when Mexico became independent of Spain in 1821, and the most important town was Nashville, which was created in 1824.
When Texas became independent from Mexico in 1836, the Congress of the Republic of Texas created Shelby County, naming it after an American Revolutionary soldier named Isaac Shelby. The county was organized in 1837, and Shelbyville, which was once called Nashville, became the county seat.
In 1866, a legislative act was passed requiring all county seats to be located in the center of the county. Center be-came the county seat and was named for its central location.
The historic Shelby County Courthouse was built in 1885 and is on the National Register of Historic Places in Texas.
A Historical Look at Shelby County
Shelby County hiStory
Shelby County Texas HISTORY I 33
1830s• Shelby County created in 1836 and organized in 1837.• First political election in Shelby County held in
Shelbyville in 1836. Hon. Albert Gallitan, father-in-law of William Carroll Crawford, elected Sheriff.
• William Carroll Crawford and Sydney O. Pennington went as representatives of the Municipality of Tenaha to the convention at Washington on the Brazos to declare Texas as an Independent Republic and write a constitution.
• First court session held in Shelby County in 1837 with Judge Robert Williamson (three-legged Willie) presiding.
• Richard Hooper, soldier, surveyor and congressman was elected to the First Congress of the Republic of Texas as a Representative from Shelby County. He surveyed and marked the boundary line between Shelby and Panola Counties (a distance of 43-1/2 miles).
1860s• Center becomes the County Seat of Shelby County in
1866.• Center gets a post office in 1866.• The jail house, the second building in Center, was built
in 1867.• Jesse Amason donates 50 acres of land for town site of
Center. S.W. Weaver surveyed the town in 1869.1880s
• Shelby County Courthouse burns in 1882.• J. J. E. Gibson awarded contract for construction of new
Shelby County Courthouse in 1883 for $26,726.• Shelby County Courthouse was completed and turned
over to the Shelby County.• College was established at Patroon in 1889.• The first bank in Shelby County, the Cotton Belt, was
opened in Timpson.1901-1904
• First brick building was built in Tenaha.• Santa Fe Railroad comes to Center.• Center Independent School District was formed. • Center Incorporated, with Hon.. A. H. “Hearn”
McKnight as Mayor and Frank E. “Old Hoss” Hunter as Town Marshall.
1913-1916• Payne & Payne opens in Center.
1921-1924• The public square in Center was paved in 1924.
1925-1928• Rotary Club formed in Center.• Shelby County Fair Association was formed.• Rio Theater opens.
1929-1932• Boy Scouts form troop in Center.• Farmers State Bank building completed.• Isson Garrett of Shelby County has largest family in
1930–Texas 12th District census, 20 children.
1937-1940• New Center High School was built on Kennedy Street.
1949-1952• Texan Tex Ritter writes the song “Tenaha, Timpson,
Bobo, and Blair”.1957-1960
• The old Center School on Nacogdoches Street demolished to build a modern facility.
1989-1998• Shelby County Courthouse chosen by the Texas
Alliance Project. Restoration begins.• Renovations begin on Shelby County Museum.
1999-2000Restoration of Shelby County 1885 Courthouse completed
and is open for visitors.2009–2011
• William Carroll Crawford Chapter, DRT, opens First Ladies of Texas building on the Center square.
• The John D. Windham Civic Center opens.
Historical Dates in County History
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34 I HISTORY Shelby County Texas
JOAQUINB. F. Morris and Town of JoaquinAlabama-born Benjamin Franklin Morris (1827-1900)
came to Texas in 1838 and settled in the area that became the pioneer village of Sarat. A prosperous farmer and rancher, he gave right of way through 500 acres of his land to the Houston, East and West Texas Railroad in 1884. He also provided a 100-acre townsite to be named for his grandson Joaquin (1878-1898). Later, Morris donated a building site for the First Baptist Church of Joaquin.
Location: In Joaquin on U.S. Hwy. 84.
Townsite of SpiveyThe townsite of Spivey was founded by Civil War veteran
James Jackson Spivey. Brothers Elisha P. and George W. Spivey lived nearby. Houston East and West Texas Railroad crossed the founder’s land, and Spivey Station was founded in 1886.
During the late 1880s, Hick’s Lumber Mill and workers’ houses were erected. A U.S. Post Office was established in 1891, and Isaac W. Spivey was its postmaster. Friendship Baptist Church was organized during the 1890s and James M. Spivey was pastor. After 1900, the town gradually moved over to Paxton Switch. Friendship Cemetery, with 33 graves, marks the old site.
Location: 1.5 miles east of Paxton on Hwy. 84 between Tenaha and Joaquin.
Fellowship Baptist ChurchOne of the oldest Baptist churches in Texas, Fellow-
ship Baptist Church was founded by settlers who came by ferry across the Sabine River as early as 1818. It is recorded that this church ministered to spiritual needs in the Republic of Texas Era. The original log building had split log benches and was heated by an eight-foot fireplace with a mud chim-ney. The windows, without glass, had shutters on wooden hinges.
The church was relocated and remodeled several times. The present structure was built in 1939 and enlarged in 1962.
Location: 2 miles south of Joaquin on FM 2787.
SHELBYVILLEFirst County Seat of Shelby CountyShelbyville, once known as Nashville, was the first county
seat of government for the District of Tenaha, or Shelby County. The first courthouse stood on this site. The settle-ment began before 1825. It became headquarters for the “Regulator-Moderator War.”
Location: Marker is located at the intersection of FM 417 and Hwy 87 in Shelbyville.
Moses Fisk RobertsMoses Fisk Roberts was a highly regarded public servant
and farmer of Shelby County. His ever-present pack of fox hounds earned him the nickname “Dog” Roberts. Born in Tennessee, he moved to Texas in 1836 and lost his right eye while serving as a soldier in the Texas Militia. He served in the Congress of the Republic (1839-42) and Texas State Leg-islature (1853-54, 1857-58). He was also Justice of the Peace and County Judge.
His first wife was Amanda Grant, and his second wife was Nancy Murray.
Location: Marker is located in the Shelbyville Cemetery.
Shelby County Regulator-Moderator WarIn Shelby County, an unorganized feud known as the Reg-
ulator-Moderator War was begun in 1840.Location: 1/2 mile northwest of Shelbyville on Highway
87.First BattleThe Regulators, were led by Charles W. Jackson, Charles
W. Moorman, and Wyatt Norman. The Moderators were led by Edward Merchant and John M. Bradley. First battle was July 12, 1841.
Location: 2 miles northwest of Shelbyville on Highway 87.
Last BattleThe last battle of the Regulator-Moderator War was held
on August 14, 1844. There was heavy sacrifice of life and property before General James Smith and Texas troops se-cured peace.
Location: 1 mile south of Shelbyville on Highway 87.
Historical Spots Around the County
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TENAHA
First United Methodist ChurchThis Methodist church was one of the first institutions
established in Tenaha after its founding in 1886. The congre-gation was established by Methodists from the Woods Post Office and Ramah communities who had come to help de-velop a railhead town for the Houston East and West Texas Railroad.
The members constructed their first sanctuary in 1890 during the pastorate of the Reverend W.L. Pate of the Woods circuit.
Location: 105 E George Bowers Drive, 1 mile west of in-tersection of Hwy 59 and Hwy 84.
William Harrison Wall HomesteadWilliam Harrison Wall founded Tenaha by opening a store
in 1885 with a relative, who helped Houston East and West Texas Railroads. In 1886, he and his wife, Nancy, built their home, a smaller copy of his old home in North Carolina. The family was sociable, and with the first piano in town, they had a “preacher’s room” for circuit riders.
A son and friends originated a noted drill cadence “Tenaha, Timpson, Bobo and Blair.” W. H. Wall II ran a drugstore in Tenaha for 50 years. Three generations have occupied the house, which was remodeled in 1976.
Location: 1 block south of intersection of Loop 157 and Hwy 59 in Tenaha. The marker has been removed from the house.
TIMPSON
Town SquareIn 1884, Houston businessman Paul Bremond (1810-1885)
and other investors began planning for a new railroad to connect Houston and Shreveport, Louisiana. Surveys soon began along the proposed route, and in 1885 the town of Timpson was founded, named for Paul C. Timpson, the rail-road official who laid out the town. The Houston East and West Texas Railroad was soon a reality and the first passen-ger train arrived in the new town on August 1, 1885.
The first businesses in the new town were two stores, separated by a pine thicket which would later be cleared for use as the town square. Within a year, the population had grown to 1000.
Railroads continued their important role in Timpson until the 1940s, when development of state roads and highways decreased the use of rail shipments.
Location: Highway 84 in downtown Timpson.
First Baptist Church of TimpsonArea Baptists had established a church at Buena Vista
when the railroad bypassed that community and founded Timpson in 1885. The Houston East and West Texas Rail-road dedicated church sites for the new town in 1886, and the Baptists were given this land. Twenty members char-tered First Baptist that year, with the Rev. W. F. Alford as pastor.
Many families moved from Buena Vista to the new town, including that of Dr. J. B. Bussey, trustee of First Baptist. M.D. Blankenship and his family built a log house in Timp-son and became leaders in the community and First Baptist Church.
By 1939 the church listed 485 members. Musical tradi-tions begun during the ’30s, including special cantatas at Christmas and Easter, have continued through the years.
Location: 1 block north of Highway 59 at North Second and Timpson Streets.
Historic CemeteriesShelby County has many old cemeteries of historic sig-
nificance, some of which have been designated by the Texas Historic Commission as Texas Historic Cemeteries. Some of the Shelby County Texas Historic Cemeteries dedicated are Truitt, Strong, Tennessee, Shady Grove, Patroon, Price, Sample, King-Oates, Ramah, Buena Vista, Lone Cedar, Mc-Williams, Sholar, Corinth, John Buckley, Duncan, John May, Bounds-Estes, Pleasant Hill, Eddins-Anderson, Wimberly, Brookland and Mull.
There are more cemeteries in Shelby County which meet the qualifications for being designatied as historic. All that is needed is for a descendant or descendants to do the neces-sary research and application to the Texas Historical Com-mission to secure the historic designation for their family’s cemetery.
Officers of the Shelby County Historic Commission for 2022-2013 are Colleen Doggett, Chairman; David Koonce, Vice-Chairman; Vickie Martin, Secretary; Sharon Ratcliff, Treasurer; and Reecie Stanley, Cemetery Marker Chairman.
Historical Spots Around the County
Shelby County hiStory
36 I HISTORY Shelby County Texas
• Shelby County, one of the origi-nal counties of Texas was organized in 1837. It was named for Isaac Shelby, a Revolutionary soldier from Kentucky.
• Shelbyville, created in 1824, was once called Nashville. Its name was changed to Shelbyville when it be-came the county seat.
• Center, the area once called White Cottage, later became the county seat in 1866.
• J.J.E. Gibson, a native of Ireland, built the Shelby County Courthouse in 1883-85.
• The courthouse is today one of the five oldest courthouses in Texas of the original design.
• The Shelby County courthouse is the only Irish castle style courthouse remaining in the United States.
• Two Shelby County residents, Sydney O. Pennington and William Crawford, were signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Pen-nington is buried in Shelbyville. Craw-ford was a Methodist preacher, and is said to have held the first service in the Methodist Church at Shelbyville.
• Jesse Amason gave 50 acres of land for the town of Center.
• The Regulator-Moderator War took place in Shelby County in 1840-44.
• Sam Weaver surveyed Shelby County, and determined the center of the county. In 1869, Weaver surveyed the town of Center.
• Richard Hooper, an early day sur-veyor and Congressman from Shelby County, was married to the niece of John Adams.
• Center became an incorporated town in 1893. The first mayor of Cen-ter was Uncle Billie Maund.
• The first bottling works for soda water in Texas was in Timpson.
• R.L. “Bob” Parker was considered the ‘Father of Center’ because he up-held the State’s ruling about locating County seats and moved the records from Shelbyville to Center.
• Coal was mined not far from the Center square in 1910.
• Tobacco was once grown as a crop in Shelby County.
• John Moosberg initiated the broiler industry in Shelby County.
• Oil and gas exploration returns to Shelby County with discovery of the Haynesville Shale.
Important Notes in County History
John Moosberg“Father” of broiler industry
in Shelby County.
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Welcome to Center, Texas a Growing CommunityWelcome to Center! Greetings and welcome to the City
of Center. Center provides a full range of ser-
vices to its residents and visitors. Our services include public safety, water and sewer utilities, solid waste and re-cycling programs, and an active parks department.
In fact, for a city of about 6,000 peo-ple, Center has much going for it and is one of the most progressive cities in East Texas. It is this entrepreneur-ial and progressive stance that is po-sitioning Center as a great place to do business with a quality of life second to none in the region.
Center is a community on the move. We have recently completed a Parks Master Plan that we are currently im-plementing with multiple park and play-ground enhancement projects.
The City of Center is making reno-vations to every park, adding amenities such as new playgrounds and a splash pad which is currently in use.
We will be constructing multi-use and nature trails throughout the City. We have made an investment to bring free wireless internet to our downtown square and several of our parks. A city scape beautification program is cur-rently in progress.
The people who live, work, and play in Center can be assured that the City Council and Staff are being assertive in taking steps to improve the City’s qual-ity of life.
We believe that the community we have today and what we have in the fu-ture is not a matter of chance but that we create our own destiny.
Greatness is a choice, it does not happen by accident. While positive changes continue to take place, the hard working people of Center have maintained their good “East Texas Values” focusing on faith, family and friends.
Whether you are a guest or a resi-dent, young or old, we appreciate the opportunity to have you in Center!
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GOVERNMENT
Mayor: David ChadwickCity Council: Leigh Porterfield, Charles Rushing,
Jim Forbes, Joyce Johnson, Charlie Byndom, Howell Howard.City Manager: Chad Nehring.Asst City Manager: Jim GibsonCity Hall Phone: 936-598-2941Police Chief: Jim AlbersPolice Dept. Phone: 936-598-2788Police: 20 full-time officersFire Chief: Keith Byndom.Fire Dept. Phone: 936-598-3232Fire: 6 full-time firemen (24 volunteers)
SCHOOL SYSTEM
Superintendent: Dr. James Hockenberry - 598-5642School Board: Dr. Dixon Golden (Pres.), Ortega Cartwright (Vice President), Debra Chadwick (Sec.), Jim Sawyer, Sharon Nelson, Stephen Shires, Dr. Dan Wilkins.
CITY FACTS
Average Rainfall: 50 inchesSeasonal Temperature: January 46 degrees July 82 degreesDir. Prevailing Wind: SouthwestElevation: 345 feet
UTILITIES
Water: City of CenterSource: Lake PinkstonSewer: Extended aerationElectric Co.: SWEPCONatural Gas: CenterPoint
Telephone Co.: Southwestern BellCable TV: SuddenlinkBus Service: Kerrville Bus - Coach USARail Service: Northern Burlington Santa Fe, Union PacificAmbulance: ACE EMSZip Code: 75935
Jim AlbersChief of Police
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Center City Park is located at the west end of the Center High School campus, along with three Little League parks. There is a gazebo, a playground for children and a concrete walking track around the stocked pond. Fishing is allowed. The park is off Roughrider Dr.
Center is currently serviced by five parks of various sizes situated around the city. Center Park, located adjacent to Center High School, is the newest park constructed in 2004.
“Mini-Park, which is located behind the Fannie Brown Booth Library is one of our most used parks,” says Mayor David Chadwick.
The park has includes new splashpad, new playground equipment, a walking trail, additional pavilions and picnic stations.”
The Center City Council approved a report on Center’s Parks Master Plan, presented by MHS Planning of Tyler.
“A good park system greatly contributes to a community’s quality of life and its desirability as a place to live, work, and
start a business,” explained Center City Manager Chad Neh-ring. “This council has identified enhancing the park system as a key component of continued growth of the city.”
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Center is Growing With Businesses, Services
Economic DEvElopmEnt
Both retail and industrial sectors of the local economy have continued rath-er dramatic growth and expansion over the last several years. Center is proud to serve as the economic, retail, and in-dustrial hub for this area of East Texas since 2003, following the relocation of Wal-Mart Supercenter to its Hurst Street location, Center has exhibited unprecedented growth in retail sales that more than double the annual sales of prior years. Many new businesses have established new locations in Cen-ter, including Burkes Outlet and Trac-tor Supply. Anytime Fitness joined the Center Marketplace, along with Bealls, Cato’s, and Hibbets Sporting Goods.
The hospitality industry exploded along with the expansion of oil and gas exploration in Shelby County. The Hol-iday Inn Express & Suites was the first new hotel, followed by the Best West-ern Plus Classic Inn & Suites on Mof-fett Drive, the Hampton Inn Express on Express Blvd., Americas Best Value Inn, on Hurst Street, and , the Sleep Inn & Suites on Civic Center Drive, al-lowing travelers to have ample choices during their stay in Shelby County.
With the success and growth of these retail sectors, the opportunity for significant additional community
development became a priority. The increase in hotel/motel occupancy tax revenues to the City made it possible to fund the construction and annual op-eration of the John D. Windham Civic Center without any property tax funds. Since the opening and dedication of this 26,000 square foot facility in May 2010, it continues to host events from small parties to conferences of several hundred attendees.
The Center Square also saw an in-crease in traffic with the addition of several new businesses over the years. Center Smiles brought family dentistry to the Square, along with several other
existing smaller retail services includ-ing hair salons, a coffee house, res-taurants, antique malls, a fitness gym, clothing stores, a craft mall, and a mar-tial arts studio.
As the oil and gas exploration ex-panded, several new commercial busi-nesses were added to accommodate the needs of the industry sector, includ-ing Bell Supply, Fastenal, Tiger Safety, and Micro Seismic.
The growth of retail outlets has doubled the revenues to the City and its economic development corpora-tions funded from sales taxes, enabling the City to embark on significant pro-grams to expand and enhance its parks systems. One-half cent of all sales tax goes directly to the development and improvement of the City’s streets and transportation system. Each year the City spends in excess of a half a million dollars on street work as a direct result of this retail expansion.
Continued retail and commercial growth means that our citizens can fulfill more of their shopping needs in Center, without leaving home, spend-ing money in Center, allowing the ex-pansion of the services available in the community.
Keith ByndomFire Chief
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Whether you’re searching for a top-notch high school education or a diverse community college, look no further than Shelby County. With five campuses for Pre-K 3 through 12th grade students in the Center Independent School District, several private schools, a college center, and a state-of-the-art vocational/technical school, there is something for every level of learning.
The Center Independent School District is continually working to keep its teacher-student ratio at the lowest it can while providing an education that is second-to-none in this Class 3A school (classification by the University Interscholastic League).
Center is the largest town in Shelby County, and it is also home of the largest school district of the six in the county. Center students can enjoy the high school that was built nine
years ago, and others can take classes at the newest addition, Career and Technology Education Center. The new Center Elementary School was open for the 2009–2010 school year; and now, the new addition to the Center Intermediate School (above).
Combining academics, athletics and extracurricular activities, the Center Independent School District strongly encourages students to broaden their horizons and to achieve their educational, as well as personal goals.
Center also encourages students to begin preparation for college by offering Pre-AP and AP classes beginning in Center Middle School. Studies have already found that by taking these courses, students are better prepared when they reach college and they also get a head start on their college education.
Center Offers a Wide Variety of Education Options
Excelsior ISD Prepares Its Students WellExcelsior ISD is located in the Aiken community.
It offers classes for kindergarten through eighth grade.
With its various educational programs, Excelsior prepares students for the journey ahead to high school.
Walnut Grove School No. 47 was in existence in 1895 when there were more than 90 Shelby County school districts. It was later changed to Excelsior No. 47 and remains that today.
R. Wheeler was one of the first trustees of this school and in 1910 the trustees were W.E. Chandler, J.M. Windham, and J.H. Beck. The teachers that year were Weldon Simpson Wheeler and Thomas Covington.
Several of Excelsior ISD’s students are seen pictured at left. With its smaller class sizes, Excelsior teachers are able to give their students more individualized
instruction, which can result in higher test scores.Students who graduate from Excelsior ISD in the
eighth grade complete their educations at either Martinsville ISD High School or Center High School.
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Welcome to Huxley!
Mayor Larry Vaughn invites you to take a drive through peaceful Huxley...down the roads that show many chicken houses and farms of today. Toledo Bend Reservoir is a great part of Huxley that people travel many miles to enjoy. We have so much history starting with the Paul Store area that was settled in 1851 and the Huxley area settled in 1890. There are several historic cemeteries here.
The two communities were combined in 1967 to obtain a gas system that covers a large portion of Shelby County. Scarber’s Grocery was built in 1971 and has a short order grill.
Huxley is located on Farm Road 2694, eighteen miles from Center in eastern Shelby County. Huxley was founded about 1890 and received a post office in 1903 with Joseph Hooper as postmaster. The post office operated until 1905. In 1938 the community had a school with 100 students. In 1945 Huxley had a store, a church and a population of 50. Toledo Bend Reservoir was constructed nearby in the 1960s.
In 1970 the town had a population of 302 and in 1990 the population was 335. The most recent known population is 385. The town has had several businesses and three marinas over the years.
UTILITIESWater: City of HuxleySource: Toledo BendCapacity of Water Plant: .8 mgdAverage Daily Consumption: 3 mgdElectric: Deep East TexasNatural Gas: City of HuxleyTelephone: Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
MUNICIPAL SERVICESGarbage Service: No
Type of local government: Mayor/CouncilFire Chief: Curtis CooperAsst Fire Chief: Bob VandrovecTreasurer: Craig HendricksFire Captain: Ron HendricksFire Captain: Philip ScarboroughPublic Relations and Fundraising: J.E. “Yazoo” ThomasFiremen: Tim Brown, Kenneth Jordan, Randy Joe BeanNumber of pumpers/trucks: 7Number of volunteer firemen: 9
• Mayor: Larry Vaughn • The Council meets second Monday of each month at 6
p.m. at Huxley City Hall. The telephone number is 368-2266.• Present Council members: Prentice Hendricks-
Mayor Pro Tem, Larry Matthews, Felix McDaniel, Craig Hendricks and
Marsha Cooper.• City Marshal: Billy Jack Corbell
City Government
Huxley City OffiCials
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Mayor Mike Wood is pleased with the progress in Joaquin.
The City of Joaquin will celebrate 100 years of incorporation June 14, 2014. The city will host Centennial celebration on Friday, June 13 and Saturday June 14, 2014.
The Joaquin City Park provides playground equipment, pavilion, picnic tables and outside grills. A Senior Community Center, equipped with kitchen, dining area, exercise room, and multipurpose area, joins the Joaquin City Park. Both are available for use by the
public. Joaquin is located near the Sabine River, the main water source for Toledo Bend Reservoir. There are several boat ramps, picnic areas, and camping sites available for recreation.
Benjamin Franklin Morris came to Texas in 1838 and settled in the northeast part of Shelby County in a village called Sarat.
He gave right-of-way through 500 acres of his land to the
Houston East and West Texas Railroad in 1884. His one stipulation was that the passenger train would make stops in the town, and the railroad agreed.
Some time later, Morris’ grandson, Joaquin, was killed in a hunting accident. In honor of his grandson, Morris donated a one hundred acre townsite, and the town of Joaquin was established in 1887.
Welcome to Joaquin, Texas - A Gateway to Shelby County
Joaquin
Mayor Mike Wood
City of
The City of Joaquin will be celebrating 100 years of incorporation on June 14, 2014.
The City will be host Centennial Celebration on Friday, June 13 and Saturday June 14, 2014.
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Joaquin is your average small town in East Texas. The people are very friendly and welcome all growth and newcomers to the town. Mayor Mike Wood is very pleased with the growth of the town and feels that Joaquin will continue to grow in the future.
Joaquin has a town council consisting of these council members: Pat Gray, Bill Baker, Ben Brittain, Lee Vern Stotts Gilliam and Mike Atkinson. The council meets on the third Tuesday of each month.
Joaquin has no paid law enforcement, but Pct. 3 Constable Billy Hearnsburger is always available in the area. Joaquin has the Shelby County Sheriff Sub-station.
Joaquin has a population of 825. Their water supply comes from the town of Logansport. Joaquin has its own sewer department and the trash is picked up by a local contractor.
Joaquin also has a fine Volunteer Fire Department, with Perry Pugh as Fire Chief. Joaquin’s Fire Marshall is Jeremy Boyett. The department has 18 members.
Joaquin’s greatest attractions are nearby the Toledo Bend Reservoir and the Sabine National Forest, which lies just south of town. The attractive Toledo Bend offers miles of lovely forested shores for exploring, boating, excellent fishing, and full recreational facilities.
In addition, the Sabine National Forest offers deer hunting in season. Within the forest is Boles Field, one of the few federally-sanctioned resting places for famous fox-hounds.
Joaquin: A Town for the People
CITY OFFICIALS
• Mayor: Mike Wood.• City Secretary: Donna Marshall• City Council meeting– third Tuesday of month.Telephone number is 269–3021. • Councilmembers:
Pat Gray, Lee Vern Stotts Gilliam, Bill Baker, Ben Brittain,Mike Atkinson.• Fire Chief: Perry Pugh• First Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal: Jeremy Boyett. • Constable Precinct 3:
Billy Hearnsberger.
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Joaquin is a well-respected school district and is a great school for the kids. The teachers always put the stu-dents first and education is a top prior-ity.
Joaquin is classified as a 1A school. Phil Worsham is the Superintendent, Jimmy Jackson is the High School Prin-cipal and Wayne Gandy is the Athletic Director. Enrollment currently is 750. JISD continues to expand their campus to meet the needs of an every growing community.
With education coming first, Joaquin is always competitive in all sports. The boys compete in football, basketball, baseball, track, and tennis. The girls compete in cross county, basketball, softball, track, and tennis.
The Joaquin community is very sup-portive of its school and school events. On Friday nights when the lights are on, the stands are packed with proud Rams fans. The school is located on Highway 84. The baseball and softball parks are located on Highway 7, just west of Joaquin.
Educating for the future
JOAQUIN HSPrincipal: Jimmy JacksonSecretary: Joani JohnsonHS Recept.: Carmen BelroseAthletic Dir.: Wayne GandyBand Dir.: Lynn CooperCounselor: Becky VickreyTelephone: 936-269-3127
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElem. Principal: Sheryl GravesJHS Principal: Terri GraySecretary: Sabrina CauseyTelephone: 936-269-3127
ADMINISTRATIONSupt.: Phil WorshamTelephone: 936-269-3127
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Shelbyville
Shelbyville is at the junction of Farm Road 417 and Hwy 87, seven miles southeast of Center in east central Shelby County.
The area was settled in the 1820s by people who came from Tennessee.
The community was originally called Nashville, and was the county seat of Shelby County.
The Congress of the Repub-lic of Texas changed its name to Shelbyville in 1837.
Isaac Shelby was the hero of
the American Revolution and gov-ernor of Kentucky. Shelbyville was where the Regulator-Moderator War started, and most of the major battles of the feud were fought in its vicinity.
The town had a Republic of Texas post office established by 1843.
In 1866 the county records were moved to the center of the county by night and hidden there. This led to a new county-seat designa-tion that same year.
Shelbyville Community
UTILITIESElectric: Deep East Texas Electric Co-opWater: Shelbyville Water SupplyNatural Gas: Center Piont EnergyGarbage Service: NoTelephone: AT&T
EDUCATIONClassification: 1AEnrollment- 790 (K thru 12)
SUMMER PROGRAMSBaseball and softball league,played at the school fields
MUNICIPAL SERVICESFire Chief: Chris KoltonskiTelephone Number: 598-7943Constable: Jamie HaglerJP: Burt FurlowCommissioner: Jimmy Lout
Welcome to Shelbyville!
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Shelbyville: Many changes, same great educationThe earliest data available of Shelbyville School dates back
over 100 years. At that time, Professor W. C. Huntington and his wife, Mary S. Huntington, had charge of the Shelbyville School in 1868.
The school at this time may have been a prep-type school with boarders. Reportedly, a little building to the right of the Huntington home, known as “the library,” was where the teaching was accomplished. Mary Huntington continued the school after her husband died in 1884, until 1888.
In about 1888, M. M. Dupre moved to East Texas from Sarepta, Miss. to assume the posi-tion of superintendent of schools in Shelbyville. According to some older Shelbyville residents, the school was located near the Shelbyville Methodist Church in a two-story building. Until 1903, the schools in Shelbyville were called common schools and were under the control of the Shelby County School Superin-tendent.
In February of 1903, W. D. Ellington peti-tioned the commissioner’s court for an election to establish a free school and an independent school district. The election, held in March of 1903, carried in favor of the independent school, and in June 1903, Shelbyville Independent School District was officially established. At that time, W. C. Hurst was superintendent of the school.
The school buildings have undergone many changes through the years. In 1924, the school was known as the “Lit-tle White Schoolhouse” and was located near the Shelbyville Methodist Church. In 1927, the land across the road was purchased and the school moved to its current location. Frank Pigg built the original brick high school building in 1927. In the late 1930s, the W. P. A. built the Rock Building and the old wooden gym which burned in 1971. In 1954, the
section of the school plant known as the “Haley Building” was built and later dedicated in memory of Reeves Haley who had taught and served as superintendent of schools for many years.
In 1965, the issue of segregation brought a turning point when parents of black and white children were given the right to choose which school to attend. This was first granted to elementary students, and five black elementary students enrolled at Shelbyville. In 1966, freedom of choice was ex-
tended to both elementary and high school students and six black students attended Shelbyville that year. Then, in the fall of 1970, total integration was implemented with the en-rollment of East Liberty Black School being bused to attend school at the Shelbyville cam-pus. To accommodate this integration, the old, red brick high school was torn down and new classrooms were built.
Shelbyville has continued to change over the years. In 1971, the East Liberty gym
was relocated to the Shelbyville campus to replace the old wooden gymnasium. Sometime between 1986 and 1987 the field house/small gym was added. In 1988, the cafetorium and football stadium were completed. The S. W. Carter El-ementary building was opened for classes early in 1989. In 1992, middle school students found a new home in a single building located between the elementary school and foot-ball stadium. The Haley building was removed in 1995 and the high school wing built in 1971 was encompassed by a new high school that was completed in 1996. Since then, SISD has completed a renovated cafetorium and stage, a new gymnasium, baseball/softball fields, and most recently a new pre-kindergarten facility. Shelbyville ISD continues to expand and has plans for future growth.
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Tenaha
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Photo by Cheryl Gilcrease
66 I TENAHA, TEXAS Shelby County Texas
The small town of Tenaha is steadily growing. Tenaha is mostly known for its poultry business and its feed mill located on Hwy 59, south of town. Tenaha still has the down-home kind of people that everyone loves to meet.
The Tenaha ISD is also known for their great athletic pro-grams. Tenaha won the state football championship in Class A in 1998 and in 2011. They won the state basketball cham-pionship as well in 2003, more recently Tenaha returned to compete in the state basketball championship in 2009, and again in 2011. Tenaha is very proud of its students and com-munity.
This small East Texas town has a population of 1,160 and a school enrollment of 568. Tenaha has three ground wells that provide the town with its water supply and one back-up
well if needed. The trash pick-up service is provided by indi-vidual contractors.
Tenaha is run by a City Council and the Mayor. Council members are Mark Hixson–Mayor Pro Tem, Claudine How-ard, Fran Partin, Larry Terry, and Durand Steadman. The council meets every third Monday of the month at 5:15 p.m..
The law enforcement in the town is carried out by three officers with the City Marshal’s office including Marshal Tom Reader, assisted by Marshals Jacob Metcalf and Gina Breseman. Bryan Gray is now the Constable for Precinct 4, of which Tenaha is a part. The officers are working diligently together to keep Tenaha a safe place to live.
The town also has a Volunteer Fire Department that con-sists of 25 volunteers. Mitch Menefee is the Fire Chief.
Best Small Town in Texas
CITY OFFICIALS• Mayor: Orinthia Montaine Johnson• City Secretary: Doyce Ann Bailey• City Council meeting– third Monday
of the month. The Telephone number is 248-3841.
• Council members: Claudine Howard, Tommy Rinkle, A Mark Hixson -Mayor Pro Tem, Durand Steadman, and Larry Terry.
• City Marshal: Jimmy Wagstaff• Asst. City Marshal: Jacob Metcalf, Gina Breseman.• Precinct 4 Constable: Bryan Gray• Fire Chief: Mitch Menefee
COmmunITY uTILITIeSWATERSupplier: City of TenahaSource: Wells
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NATURAL GASSupplier: Entex, Inc.
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Most of the land in the Te-naha area was owned by pio-neer lumberman brothers, E.S. and C.B. Hicks, who had given land for right-of-way to the rail-road.
Tenaha was named for Te-naha Creek and for the Mu-nicipality of Tenehaw. It has
always been understood that Tenaha in the Indian language meant “muddy water.”
Tenaha is located in a part of Shelby County that is served by two major railroads and three major highways. Tenaha continues to experience steady growth.
Welcome to Tenaha
Tenaha
68 I TENAHA, TEXAS Shelby County Texas
Tenaha I.S.D.: Deep in a Winning Tradition
ADMINISTRATIONSupt: Scott TynerTelephone: 248-5000 ext. 201Secretary: Brenda Lucas
TENAHA HIGH SCHOOLPrincipal: Judy MonroeSecretary: Stella BakerTelephone: 248-5000, ext. 501
MIDDLE SCHOOLPrincipal: Judy MonroeSecretary: Pat SimsTelephone: 248-5000, ext. 401
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPrincipal: Walter PeddySecretary: Crystal LinebargerTelephone: 248-5000, ext. 301
school officials
Tenaha i.s.D.
The Tenaha Independent School Dis-trict has an enrollment of 598 and has 40 teachers on its staff. School Board mem-bers are Robert Barton, June Swint, Aaron Roland, Mark Looney, Ronnie Samford Tracy Collins, and, Bo Morris is School Board President.
In boys athletics Tenaha offers football, basketball, track, tennis and golf. For the Lady Tigers, they can choose from basket-ball, track, tennis and golf. Terry Ward is the Athletic Director at Tenaha.
Tenaha I.S.D. has three campuses – Tenaha Elementary, grades K-5; Tenaha Middle School, grades 6-8; and Tenaha High School. grades 9-12. Scott Tyner is the Superintendent. The high school principal and middle school Principal is Judy Monroe. The elementary Principal is Walter Peddy.
Tenaha is also known for its great ath-letic programs. Tenaha has won the state football championship in Class A in 1998 and 2011, won the state basketball cham-pionship in 2003 and made it to the state basketball semi-finals in 2009, as well as 2011. Tenaha is very proud of its students and community.
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CITY OF TIMPSONPOPULATION 1155 • ESTABLISHED 1885
Timpson Area ChamberOf Commerce
brings you events and supports our businesses throughout the year. It’s our belief that it takes all of our community, working together, to make our town a better place to live, work, worship and educate our youth, while giving families a great place to grow and live.
President Paul Smith, Vice President Keith Brownlow, Sec/Treasurer Hilda Pena, Directors: Marilyn Corder, Mike Thrift, & Jerry Wood
Timpson Economic Development Officers. Vernette Richardson, President; Dustin Norris, Vice President; Debra Smith, Treasurer; Yvonne Ramsey, Secretary. Larry Burns, Stacy Pledger, and Mike Thrift, Members.
Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce enjoys the opportunity to welcome new businesses throughout the year. Pictured here is the ribbon cutting for the new Timpson Public Library where our Chamber meetings are held the 3rd Thursday each month.
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month on the 3rd Tuesday and is the governing
body of the City. In 2010, the City adopted the 4B Economic
Development tax and formed the Timpson Economic
Development Corporation. The EDC is responsible for
creating opportunities for our city’s economic growth through
projects that enhance our downtown area, our parks, our streets and sidewalks,
and our businesses.
Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce coordinates to put on Frontier (photo at left), and the Timpson BBQ Cookoff (photo at right)
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Timpson
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Photo by Dale Buie
72 I TIMPSON, TEXAS Shelby County Texas
Timpson is located in the northwest corner of Shelby County, six miles east of Nacogdoches County and six miles south of Panola County. Timpson is twenty-five miles west of the Sabine River, which is the state line and thirty-one miles north of Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas.
The town takes its name from a son-in-law of one of the heavy railroad stock-holders, a Mr. Timpson, who lived in New York. Like all railroad towns, Timpson was laid out with the railroad, not north and south like most towns are. There-fore, the streets run at an angle of 43 de-grees ‘off.’ The railroad surveyor for this section was named Charlie Noblet. After laying out the railroad, he surveyed the town. He made it one mile square then divided it into ordinary lots and blocks and named the streets.
Traveling the streets of Timpson, you will find Jacob and Bremond, and streets named after residents are Todd and McLaughlin. The town site was located in an old-time field, and the present mod-ern paved streets cover an old corn field.
Timpson is probably most known
for its mention in the old Tex Ritter hit, “Tenaha, Timpson, Bobo, and Blair.” Ac-cording to Timpson resident Mr. George Green, in the Timpson Area History Book, dice players took up the chant, and World War I soldiers spread it far and wide.
Today the small town of Timpson is now just a scenic spot on Highway 59. Its major business is the Class 1A Timp-son High School, the home of the fight-ing Timpson Bears.
The City of Timpson holds the annual Frontier Days on the first weekend of July. People from near and far enjoy the many activities there are to participate in and street dance.
Soso Park, Lake Murvaul and Timp-son Lake are just a few attractions that the City has to offer.
Welcome to Timpson
Timpson
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Mayor Debra Smith (left) is the first elected woman mayor of Timp-son, and in Shelby County. Timpson was incorporated Nov. 18, 1890 and is located in Western Shelby County at the apex of U.S. Hwy 59 and State Highway 87 North and 84 West.
The city of Timpson became re-nowned in a country western song “Tenaha, Timpson, Bobo and Blair,” written by Tex Ritter.
Timpson has an active council and a progressive Chamber of Com-
merce that sponsors several com-munity events such as the annual Frontier Days on the weekend of July 4, and the occasional movie on the square.
The city has its own police depart-ment, a volunteer ambulance service and a volunteer fire department. Mayor Smith is working with the cit-izens of Timpson to make the city an even greater place to live. The city also has two parks that have recently updated playgrounds.
CLIMATE
Average annual temperature: 65 degreesMonthly average high temperature: 82 degrees
UTILITIES
WaterSupplier: City of TimpsonSource: WellsPlant Capacity: 612,000 gpdAvg. Daily Use: 200,000 gpdPeak Use: 300,000 gpd
ElectricCity of Timpson
Natural GasCompany: Centerpoint Energy
TelephoneCompany: AT&T
SUMMER PROGRAMSBaseball, softball league, Little Dribblers. schools fields
MUNICIPAL SERVICESType of local government: Mayor/CouncilAnnual Budget: $1,346,743
TRASH SERVICESPineywoods Sanitation
Timpson is Ever Changing
City Government
Mayor: Debra Pate Smith
The Council meets the third Tuesday of each month. The telephone number is 936-254-2421.
Council members: Yvonne Ramsey, Kyle Allen, Ronnie Wolfe, George Grace, and Janelle Baker.
TVFD Timpson VFD Officers for 2014Fire Chief: Patrick HendrickAsst. Chief: Frank ChimneySecretary: Kristie Branch HairstonTreasurer: Pete AndrewsReporter: Tess Schermers
Training Officer: Brock StrongAssistant T. O.: Gregory Hailey
Police Department
Chief of Police: Kent GrahamPolice Officers:Robert HairgroveMichael WilliamsThomas JerniganJacob Metcalf Municipal Judge: James L. BogueMunicipal Clerk: Paula MullinsCity Secretary: Barbara HuntUtility Billing Secretary: Charlotte Broadway
CITY OFFICIALS
TIMPSON COMMUNITY
Charlotte Broadway has been serving the City of Timpson for more than 30 years!
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TIMPSON HIGH SCHOOLPrincipal: Ronald LindgrenTelephone: 936-254-3125TIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOLPrincipal: Calvin Smith, Jr.Telephone: 936-254-2078TIMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPrincipal: Betty IvinsTelephone: 936-254-2462
ADMINISTRATIONSuperintendent: Mid JohnsonAssistant Supt.: Mary Lynn TinkleTelephone: 936-254-2463
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSStephen Burgay, Tracy Hooper, Beth Tipton, Joyce
Wolfe, George Duke, Derek Pierce and Dannie HuntDISTRICT CLASSIFICATION: 1A
Timpson
Premium Graphics & Design(936) 254-9200
Remote World Park Plaza Dr.(936) 254-9090
Ross Lumber Co.(936) 254-2575
Shelby Savings Bank Center, TX(936) 598-5688
Tamalito’s Café(281) 570-5226
Taylor Funeral Home Ross Graves Dr.(936) 254-2424
Texan Credit Corporation(936) 254-1900
Texas State Bank, Timpson(936) 254-2484
Timpson Donut(936) 254-9565
Timpson Tenaha News, Inc. Park Plaza(936) 254-3618
Timpson Tire Company Hwy 59(936) 254-2043
Top Notch Antiques & CollectiblesUnited Timber Management(936) 254-2554
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Wood Properties(936) 254-2282
Churches and Religious Organizations
First Baptist Church(936) 254-2220
First United Methodist Church(936) 254-3428
Timpson Area Ministerial AllianceP O Box 863 Timpson, TX
Government, Public Organizations, Civic Groups
City of Timpson & Timpson Volunteer Fire Dept.(936) 254-2421
Timpson Area Genealogical & Heritage Society(936) 254-3500
Timpson Public Library(936) 254-2966
Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service(936) 254-2375
Individuals
Walter BannermanKeith & Sandra BrownlowDon & JoAnn BurrowsJ.P. & Marilyn CorderArt & Martha DuckKathy GrigsbyBill HairgroveFranklin HairgroveHelen KaluzaKay NixDavid & Tempie PikeShannon & Judy RamseyWillie P. RichardsonHarvey “Tip” Tipton
Timpson Chamber of Commerce member list
school officials
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