SHELBY COUNTY MUSEUM

CENTER, TX

International Boundary Marker (Panola County, Texas – DeSoto Parish, Louisiana) Historical marker for the Louisiana - Republic of Texas International Boundary Marker on the Louisiana-Texas border north of Logansport, Louisiana. The plaque states: International Boundary - Original granite block 10’ long 9” square marked the United States – Republic of Texas boundary. Dated 1840. Set on April 23, 1841. Only marker of international boundary known to exist within continental United States.
International Boundary Marker (Panola County, Texas – DeSoto Parish, Louisiana) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Shelby County Museum is located in Center, Texas and is dedicated to preserving the history of the area. The museum is housed in a historic building that was originally built in 1910 as a post office and later used as a courthouse. The building was renovated in the 1990s and is now home to a variety of exhibits that showcase the rich cultural heritage of Shelby County.

Visitors to the museum can explore exhibits that cover a range of topics, from the early Native American inhabitants of the area to the pioneers who settled in the region. The museum also features exhibits on the Civil War, the oil industry, and the impact of the railroad on the development of the region.

One of the highlights of the museum is a replica of a log cabin that was typical of the homes built by early settlers in the area. The cabin is fully furnished and provides visitors with a glimpse into what life was like for pioneers in Shelby County.

The museum also hosts a variety of special events and educational programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities for children. Overall, the Shelby County Museum is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history of Texas and the role of Shelby County in shaping the state's past.

SHELBY COUNTY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CENTER TX. US MID #8404801468

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).

International Boundary Marker (Panola County, Texas – DeSoto Parish, Louisiana) Historical marker for the Louisiana - Republic of Texas International Boundary Marker on the Louisiana-Texas border north of Logansport, Louisiana. The plaque states: International Boundary - Original granite block 10’ long 9” square marked the United States – Republic of Texas boundary. Dated 1840. Set on April 23, 1841. Only marker of international boundary known to exist within continental United States.
International Boundary Marker (Panola County, Texas – DeSoto Parish, Louisiana) Historic boundary marker placed in 1841 to mark the boundary between the new Republic of Texas and the United States (State of Louisiana). Also known as the Republic of Texas Granite Marker. The survey which established the border was performed from May 1840 to June 1841. This boundary marker is the only one remaining from the survey. The Republic of Texas-United States International Boundary Marker was designated as a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the Texas and Louisiana Sections of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in 1980. The marker was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 (NRHP No. 77001463) and designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 2003.
International Boundary Marker (Panola County, Texas – DeSoto Parish, Louisiana) Historic boundary marker placed in 1841 to mark the boundary between the new Republic of Texas and the United States (State of Louisiana). Also known as the Republic of Texas Granite Marker. The survey which established the border was performed from May 1840 to June 1841. This boundary marker is the only one remaining from the survey. The Republic of Texas-United States International Boundary Marker was designated as a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the Texas and Louisiana Sections of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in 1980. The marker was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 (NRHP No. 77001463) and designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 2003.
International Boundary Marker (Panola County, Texas – DeSoto Parish, Louisiana) Historic boundary marker placed in 1841 to mark the boundary between the new Republic of Texas and the United States (State of Louisiana). Also known as the Republic of Texas Granite Marker. The survey which established the border was performed from May 1840 to June 1841. This boundary marker is the only one remaining from the survey. The Republic of Texas-United States International Boundary Marker was designated as a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the Texas and Louisiana Sections of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in 1980. The marker was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 (NRHP No. 77001463) and designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 2003.
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SHELBY COUNTY MUSEUM
PO BOX 1542
CENTER
TX
75935-1542

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MID # 8404801468
Name SHELBY COUNTY MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 751606746
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 31.777266, -94.18443
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 419
US Census Tract: 950400
US Census Block: 5016