2014 FYI

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

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Shelby County Information Page 7County Church Directory Page 29County History 1Center Information Page 41Huxley Information Page 59Joaquin Information Page 53 Shelbyville Information Page 59Tenaha Information Page 65Timpson Information Page 71

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On the cover citizens of Shelby County enjoy one of the many city parks in Center. Photo by Dale Buie

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328 Tenaha St., Center, Texas 75935 (936) 598-5823

(936) 598-5823


• 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

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598-3351

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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


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

[email protected]

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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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

[email protected]

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of quality and that’s why we carry the best materials for the job at prices you can afford.

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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.


Reclaimed - RecycledRenewed

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(936) 598-7467

Unique Selection of Gifts!Handcrafted Crosses

for all occasions!

Custom Built Rustic Furniture!

www.facebook.com/BackCountryFurnitureDesigns

HANDY ANDYPACKAGE STORE

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407 HURST STREETCENTER, TEXAS 75935

936-598-2481HOURS: 10AM-9PM MON.-SAT.

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“Good Stuff For Your Body & Mind”

Center Health & HarmonyVitamins, Herbs, & Natural Foods

598-4987811 Nacogdoches Street, Center, Texas

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Joint Health Weight Loss Supplements Anti-Aging Supplements Body Building Products Cleansing Supplements

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Elliott & Waldron Shelby County Title

Title Insurance • AbstractsComputerized Title & Lien Searches413 Shelbyville Street Center, Texas 75935

(936) 598-2971 • (936) 598-567 (Fax) Business Hours:

Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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.

For your next project, call the concrete professionals.

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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


YOUR #1SOURCE!

CENTERTIRE CO., INC.New & Used Tires for Everyone’s Pocketbook

Wheel Balancing • Road ServiceThree Locations To Better Serve You

818 Hurst St., Center • 936-598-4253Hwy. 84, Haslam • 936-269-9008

458 N. 1st St., Timpson • 936-254-2043CENTER TIRE CO.

TIMPSON TIRE CO.

Serving Shelby County and the East Texas

area since 1961Your Nitrogen

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HASLAM TIRE CO.

We are realtors leading the way with the technology of today!

When you list with us, yourproperty will be exposed to

multi media nationwide, some of which are the following:

Realtor.com, Trulia, Homes.com, Zillow.com, steptoerealty.com,shelbycountytoday.com and the

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It is our intention of placing your property where it will attract the most attention and result in a sale. For all of your real estate needs, give us a call.

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908 Hurst Street, Center, TXFax: (936) 598-2535 Virginia McDonald

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

Stop By Today & Check Out Our Great

Selection ofBeer, Fine Wines,

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Over 450 Wines to Choose From!

7 Flavors of Frozen DrinksLottery • Liquor • Cigars

A Convenient Drive-Thru

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Super 8 Center, Texas936-598-9420907 Hurst Street

Center, Texas 75935www.super8center.com

NEW HOTEL - BEST LOCATION IN TOWN!Complimentary Super Start Plus Breakfast

New Spacious Roomswith Coffee Makers & Coffee,

Pillow Top Mattresses, Microwave& Refrigerator (full kitchens available)

32” LCD Flat Screenwith Premium Channels,

Wireless & Wired HS Internet,Guest Laundry

Restaurants & Convenient Store Walking Distance.Enjoy Great BBQ area for grilling dinner!

COMPLIMENTARY HAPPY HOUR 6pm-8pm Mon.-Fri.

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Hotels and Motels

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.

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22 I AIRPORT / CIVIC ORGANIZTIONS Shelby County Texas

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

26 I RECREATION Shelby County Texas

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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Shelby County Texas HISTORY I 31

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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


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



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.

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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, 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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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


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.

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Joaquin

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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

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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


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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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Tenaha

COMMUNITY / CITY OFFICIALS / UTILITES / SERVICES / HISTORY


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

ELECTRICSupplier: Deep East Texas Electric Co-op SWEPCO

NATURAL GASSupplier: Entex, Inc.

TELEPHONESupplier: Valor

CITY GOvernmenT

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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.

The City Council meets each

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)

Smith awards check to City of Timpson Park Fund.

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REGULAR RATE(Shelby County Only)

1 YEAR......$65.006 Months......$35.00

SENIOR CITIZEN RATEAge 55 & up (Shelby County Only)

1 YEAR......$52.006 Months......$28.00

OUT OF COUNTY RATE1 YEAR......$85.006 Months......$45.00

The Light and Champion newspaper serves the Shelby County area and is published twice a week

onTuesdays and Fridays.

Our office is located at 137 San Augustine Street, Center, Texas. The telephone number for the business,

advertising and news departments is

936-598-3377.Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

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8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.The phone number is 936-598-3377.

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Timpson

COMMUNITY / CITY OFFICIALS / UTILITES / SERVICES / HISTORY

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!

74 I TIMPSON, TEXAS Shelby County Texas

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

www.pagemasters.com Nacogdoches, TX(936) 715-8338

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


We’ll be here,for whatever lies ahead.

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