FRIENDS OF THE ANDERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION

PALESTINE, TX

Old Anderson County Jail (Palestine, Texas) Historic 1931 Anderson County Jail in Palestine, Texas. The Art Deco style building served as the county’s jail until the mid-1980s. It was later converted into a juvenile detention center. The old Anderson County Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 (NRHP No. 98000692).
Old Anderson County Jail (Palestine, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

Friends of the Anderson County Historical Commission is a non-profit organization located in Palestine, Texas. The organization was formed to support the Anderson County Historical Commission in its efforts to preserve and promote the rich history and culture of Anderson County. The group is made up of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the county's history and are dedicated to supporting the commission in its efforts.

The Friends of the Anderson County Historical Commission actively support the commission's goals through fundraising, educational programs, and community outreach. The group works to educate the public about the importance of preserving historical landmarks and artifacts, and they offer assistance with preservation efforts throughout the county.

The Friends of the Anderson County Historical Commission also work closely with local schools to promote the study of history and encourage students to learn more about the county's rich cultural heritage. They hold regular meetings and events to promote awareness of the county's historical significance, and they are always looking for new ways to support the commission's efforts.

Overall, Friends of the Anderson County Historical Commission is a vital organization in the preservation of Anderson County's history and culture. Through their dedicated efforts, they are helping to ensure that future generations will have a deep appreciation for the county's rich and unique heritage.

FRIENDS OF THE ANDERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PALESTINE TX. US MID #8404800905

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Old Anderson County Jail (Palestine, Texas) Historic 1931 Anderson County Jail in Palestine, Texas. The Art Deco style building served as the county’s jail until the mid-1980s. It was later converted into a juvenile detention center. The old Anderson County Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 (NRHP No. 98000692).
Old Anderson County Jail (Palestine, Texas) Historic 1931 Anderson County Jail in Palestine, Texas. The Art Deco style building served as the county’s jail until the mid-1980s. It was later converted into a juvenile detention center. The old Anderson County Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 (NRHP No. 98000692).
Old Anderson County Jail (Palestine, Texas) Historic 1931 Anderson County Jail in Palestine, Texas. The Art Deco style building served as the county’s jail until the mid-1980s. It was later converted into a juvenile detention center. The old Anderson County Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 (NRHP No. 98000692).
Old Anderson County Jail (Palestine, Texas) Historic 1931 Anderson County Jail in Palestine, Texas. The Art Deco style building served as the county’s jail until the mid-1980s. It was later converted into a juvenile detention center. The old Anderson County Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 (NRHP No. 98000692).
Anderson County Courthouse (Palestine, Texas) Historic Anderson County Courthouse in Palestine, Texas. The Classical Revival style courthouse was constructed 1913-14 to replace a previous courthouse that burned in 1913. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 (NRHP No. 92001256). Also designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1988.
Anderson County Courthouse (Palestine, Texas) Historical Marker for the Anderson County Courthouse in Palestine, Texas. The plaque states: Anderson County Courthouse - Created by the Texas Legislature on March 24, 1846, Anderson County was named for former Republic of Texas Vice President Kenneth L. Anderson. The first court in the new county was held in a log house at nearby Fort Houston in 1846. The first Anderson County Courthouse, a one-story frame structure, was built in 1847. Located on the northeast corner of the square, it was replaced by a two-story brick courthouse in 1856. A third courthouse, also brick, was completed in 1886 but was destroyed by fire in 1913. The fourth and present Anderson County Courthouse was built in 1913-14. Designed by the Austin architectural firm of Charles Page & Bro., it was dedicated on December 20, 1914. The Beaux-Arts style building features giant order Ionic columns and pedimented porticoes on each facade, and is topped by a dome surmounted by a Justice statue. Still in use as the seat of justice for Anderson County, the courthouse underwent major restoration in 1986. The historically and architecturally significant building serves as a source of pride for county residents. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988
Anderson County Courthouse (Palestine, Texas) Historic Anderson County Courthouse in Palestine, Texas. The Classical Revival style courthouse was constructed 1913-14 to replace a previous courthouse that burned in 1913. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 (NRHP No. 92001256). Also designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1988.
Anderson County Courthouse (Palestine, Texas) Historic Anderson County Courthouse in Palestine, Texas. The Classical Revival style courthouse was constructed 1913-14 to replace a previous courthouse that burned in 1913. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 (NRHP No. 92001256). Also designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1988.
Anderson County Courthouse (Palestine, Texas) Historic Anderson County Courthouse in Palestine, Texas. The Classical Revival style courthouse was constructed 1913-14 to replace a previous courthouse that burned in 1913. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 (NRHP No. 92001256). Also designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1988.
Anderson County Courthouse (Palestine, Texas) Historic Anderson County Courthouse in Palestine, Texas. The Classical Revival style courthouse was constructed 1913-14 to replace a previous courthouse that burned in 1913. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 (NRHP No. 92001256). Also designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1988.
Anderson County Courthouse (Palestine, Texas) Historic Anderson County Courthouse in Palestine, Texas. The Classical Revival style courthouse was constructed 1913-14 to replace a previous courthouse that burned in 1913. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 (NRHP No. 92001256). Also designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1988.
Old Palestine Post Office and Federal Building (Anderson County, Texas) Historical Marker for the old Palestine Post Office and Federal Building in Anderson County Texas. The plaque states: Land at this site was purchased in 1907 from St. Philip's Episcopal Church for a new post office for Palestine. Architects Deacon Armiger and Dunplap, under the supervision of U. S. Treasury architect James Knox Taylor, drew the plans, and construction took place between 1911 and 1913. Located in Palestine's commercial district, the new post office building was an imposing addition to the downtown and prominently affirmed the presence of the federal government in Palestine. Other federal offices also were located in the building, including the Selective Service office and the National Weather Bureau's reading station. The Palestine post office vacated the building in 1962; thereafter, until 1987, it was used solely for the offices of various federal agencies. After the General Services Administration declared the building surplus to its needs, the county of Anderson, in search of additional space for county workers, stepped in to preserve the historic building. The property transfer to Anderson County took place in 1990. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1998, the Palestine Post Office and Federal Building remains a significant part of Palestine's architectural heritage. (2001)

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MID # 8404800905
Name FRIENDS OF THE ANDERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 455638303
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 31.74767, -95.615049
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 001
US Census Tract: 950700
US Census Block: 3037