SHERMAN JAZZ MUSEUM

SHERMAN, TX

The Message Tree. Colbert Oklahoma Before Oklahoma was a state, this tree gained the title of “The Message Tree”. Everyone in this area who needed to communicate with a loved one or business partner knew to nail a message to this tree. This area where the travel center is located has early historic stories from the Overland Mail Stopover to the Butterfield Stage Line, a mail route that connected St. Louis to San Francisco in the mid-1800s. In 1931 there were bridge wars between Texas and Oklahoma. Governor Alfalfa Bill Burray came with his troops to open the New Free Bridge. Governor Murray posted a sign on this tree telling everyone he had plowed up the road to the old toll bridge and needed everyone to meet that same day to cross over the free bridge. Colbert Historical Society
The Message Tree. Colbert Oklahoma Credit: flickr4jazz

The Sherman Jazz Museum is located in Sherman, Texas and showcases the rich history of jazz music in America. The museum is a non-profit organization and was established in 1988 by the Sherman Jazz Foundation. The museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of jazz music.

The museum features a vast collection of jazz memorabilia including photographs, sheet music, recordings, and instruments. Visitors can learn about the history of jazz and the various genres that have evolved over time. The museum also hosts a variety of educational programs and events for both adults and children.

One of the highlights of the museum is the collection of jazz instruments. The collection includes rare and unique instruments from some of the greatest jazz musicians of all time. Visitors can see and even play some of these instruments during their visit.

The Sherman Jazz Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves jazz music. It is a place where visitors can learn about the history of jazz, experience the music firsthand, and appreciate the contributions that jazz has made to American culture. The museum is open to the public and welcomes visitors of all ages.

SHERMAN JAZZ MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SHERMAN TX. US MID #8404800075

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

The Message Tree. Colbert Oklahoma Before Oklahoma was a state, this tree gained the title of “The Message Tree”. Everyone in this area who needed to communicate with a loved one or business partner knew to nail a message to this tree. This area where the travel center is located has early historic stories from the Overland Mail Stopover to the Butterfield Stage Line, a mail route that connected St. Louis to San Francisco in the mid-1800s. In 1931 there were bridge wars between Texas and Oklahoma. Governor Alfalfa Bill Burray came with his troops to open the New Free Bridge. Governor Murray posted a sign on this tree telling everyone he had plowed up the road to the old toll bridge and needed everyone to meet that same day to cross over the free bridge. Colbert Historical Society
The Message Tree. Colbert Oklahoma Before Oklahoma was a state, this tree gained the title of “The Message Tree”. Everyone in this area who needed to communicate with a loved one or business partner knew to nail a message to this tree. This area where the travel center is located has early historic stories from the Overland Mail Stopover to the Butterfield Stage Line, a mail route that connected St. Louis to San Francisco in the mid-1800s. In 1931 there were bridge wars between Texas and Oklahoma. Governor Alfalfa Bill Burray came with his troops to open the New Free Bridge. Governor Murray posted a sign on this tree telling everyone he had plowed up the road to the old toll bridge and needed everyone to meet that same day to cross over the free bridge. Colbert Historical Society
The Message Tree. Colbert Oklahoma Before Oklahoma was a state, this tree gained the title of “The Message Tree”. Everyone in this area who needed to communicate with a loved one or business partner knew to nail a message to this tree. This area where the travel center is located has early historic stories from the Overland Mail Stopover to the Butterfield Stage Line, a mail route that connected St. Louis to San Francisco in the mid-1800s. In 1931 there were bridge wars between Texas and Oklahoma. Governor Alfalfa Bill Burray came with his troops to open the New Free Bridge. Governor Murray posted a sign on this tree telling everyone he had plowed up the road to the old toll bridge and needed everyone to meet that same day to cross over the free bridge. Colbert Historical Society
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Grayson County Confederate Monument (Sherman, Texas) Historic 1896 Civil War Monument on the grounds of the Grayson County Courthouse in Sherman, Texas. The monument was the first Confederate Monument erected on Courthouse grounds in Texas.
Grayson County Confederate Monument (Sherman, Texas) Historic 1896 Civil War Monument on the grounds of the Grayson County Courthouse in Sherman, Texas. The monument was the first Confederate Monument erected on Courthouse grounds in Texas.
Grayson County Courthouse (Sherman, Texas) Historic Grayson County Courthouse in Sherman, Texas. The Art Moderne style courthouse was constructed in 1936 to replace the 1876 county courthouse that was burned by a mob during the Sherman Riot of 1930.
Grayson County Courthouse (Sherman, Texas) Historic Grayson County Courthouse in Sherman, Texas. The Art Moderne style courthouse was constructed in 1936 to replace the 1876 county courthouse that was burned by a mob during the Sherman Riot of 1930.
Grayson County Courthouse (Sherman, Texas) Historic Grayson County Courthouse in Sherman, Texas. The Art Moderne style courthouse was constructed in 1936 to replace the 1876 county courthouse that was burned by a mob during the Sherman Riot of 1930.
Paul Brown Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse (Sherman, Texas) Historic Paul Brown Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Sherman, Texas. The Renaissance Revival style building was constructed 1906-07 for the Sherman Division of the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The building housed the post office from 1907 to 1963. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1997 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 (NRHP No. 00001173 as the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse). The building was known as the Sherman U.S. Post Office and Courthouse or the Sherman U.S. Federal Building until it was renamed the Paul Brown United States Courthouse in 2012.

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SHERMAN JAZZ MUSEUM
201 E LAMAR ST
SHERMAN
TX
75090

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SHERMAN JAZZ MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404800075
Name SHERMAN JAZZ MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 33.636163, -96.607732
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 181
US Census Tract: 002000
US Census Block: 3072