RED ROCK HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

GLADEWATER, TX

Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1931 Kilgore City Hall in Gregg County, Texas. — Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Red Rock Historical Association is a nonprofit organization based in Gladewater, Texas, dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of the area. The association was founded in 1972 and has since grown to become a vital part of the community.

The organization is housed in the Red Rock Museum, which is located in a historic building that was once a bank. The museum features a wide range of exhibits that showcase the history of the region, including artifacts and memorabilia from the oil boom era, as well as exhibits on local Native American tribes and early settlers.

In addition to the museum, the Red Rock Historical Association also hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including historical lectures, educational workshops, and community events. The organization is also involved in preservation efforts, working to protect and restore historic sites and buildings throughout the region.

Overall, the Red Rock Historical Association is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Gladewater and the surrounding area. With its engaging exhibits, informative programs, and dedicated staff and volunteers, the organization is sure to continue making a positive impact on the community for years to come.

RED ROCK HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION is a History Museum in GLADEWATER TX. US MID #8404800509

The museum is classed as HST (History 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).

Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas)

U.S. Post Office (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1937 U.S. Post Office in Kilgore, Texas.

Old Texan Theater (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Texan Theater in Kilgore, Texas. Originally built in 1931, it was gutted by fire in 1942, remodeled and reopened in 1944.

Old Crim Theater (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Crim Theater in Kilgore, Texas. The Streamlined Moderne style theater opened in 1939.

I&GN-MoPac Railroad Station (Kilgore, Texas) Historical marker for the I&amp;GN-Missouri Pacific Railroad Station in Kilgore, Texas. The plaque states:

The Kilgore I&amp;GN-Missouri Pacific Railroad Station - The town of Kilgore was platted by the International Railroad Company after it purchased land for a townsite from C. B. &quot;Buck&quot; Kilgore, who had donated a 200-foot railroad right-of-way in 1871. Kilgore, a resident of Danville (4 mi. E), recognizing the economic opportunities afforded by the railroad, soon built a new home near the station. Many other Danville citizens followed Kilgore's lead, and a community was established and named for him. This railroad station was completed in 1872 to provide passenger and freight service and to serve as a communications center for this agricultural and lumbering area. In 1931 oil was discovered in what became known as the East Texas Oil field, and the volume of shipments from the Kilgore station increased dramatically. Later, World War II provided the depot with a steady stream of troop trains. The rail line became known as the Missouri Pacific in 1956. As automobile, bus, and air travel became more popular, rail traffic decreased, and in 1977 the Kilgore station was closed. The depot stands today as a reminder of the significant role rail transportation played in the growth and development of Kilgore and East Texas.

I&GN-MoPac Railroad Station (Kilgore, Texas) The International-Great Northern Railroad (I&amp;GN) built this station in 1872. The I&amp;GN was later acquired by the Missouri Pacific Railroad (MoPac). The station closed in 1977.

Kilgore College Administration Building – Old Main (Kilgore, Texas) Historical marker for the Kilgore College Administration Building in Kilgore, Texas. The plaque states:

Kilgore College Administration Building - In response to the East Texas oil field boom, yet in the midst of the Great Depression, Kilgore residents voted to support the establishment of a junior college in 1935. Classes were held in the high school until this building was completed in 1936 with financial aid from the Public Works Administration. Designed by the San Antonio firm of Phelps &amp; Dewees, the Kilgore College administration building remains a good example of Art Moderne architecture. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990

Kilgore College Administration Building – Old Main (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Administration Building (Old Main) for Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas. The Art Moderne style building was constructed in 1936 as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)).

The Kilgore College Administration Building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1990.

Contact RED ROCK HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

RED ROCK HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
GREGG
GLADEWATER
TX
75647

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MID #	8404800509
Name	RED ROCK HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification	History Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	204433615
NTEECC	A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201207
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	32.538409, -94.9437365
CODES	FIPS State Code: 48 FIPS County Code: 183 US Census Tract: 010200 US Census Block: 3014