SHERMAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

STRATFORD, TX

Stratford Water Tower (Sherman County, Texas) Historic Stratford Water Tower in Stratford, Texas. The water tower was constructed in 1908 by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Works.
Stratford Water Tower (Sherman County, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

Sherman County Historical Society Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Stratford, Texas. The society was founded in 1968 with the aim of preserving and promoting the history and culture of Sherman County and the surrounding areas.

The society operates a museum that showcases various artifacts, documents, and exhibits that depict the history of the region. The museum houses a collection of antique farm equipment, tools, and household items that were used by the early settlers. Visitors can also view a replica of the first schoolhouse in the county, a blacksmith shop, a church, and an old-time barbershop.

In addition to the museum, the society hosts various events throughout the year, including an annual Christmas open house, antique car show, and a quilt show. The society also publishes a newsletter that provides information on upcoming events, recent acquisitions to the museum, and articles on local history.

The Sherman County Historical Society Inc. is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the rich history of the area. The society is open to the public and welcomes visitors of all ages to learn about the fascinating history of Sherman County.

SHERMAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in STRATFORD TX. US MID #8404801538

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).

Stratford Water Tower (Sherman County, Texas) Historic Stratford Water Tower in Stratford, Texas. The water tower was constructed in 1908 by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Works.
Stratford Water Tower (Sherman County, Texas) Historic Stratford Water Tower in Stratford, Texas. The water tower was constructed in 1908 by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Works.
Sherman County Courthouse (Stratford, Texas) Historic Sherman County Courthouse in Stratford, Texas. The Classical Revival style building was completed in 1923. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2008.
Old Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Depot (Stratford, Texas) Old Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway (P&SF) depot in Stratford, Texas. The railroad was a subsidiary of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad (AT&SF). The building now houses the Sherman County Depot Museum.
Old Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Depot (Stratford, Texas) Old Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway (P&SF) depot in Stratford, Texas. The railroad was a subsidiary of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad (AT&SF). The building now houses the Sherman County Depot Museum.
Sherman County Courthouse Historic Marker (Stratford, Texas) Historic marker for the 1923 Sherman County Courthouse in Stratford, Texas. The building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2008. The marker’s text reads: “The Texas Legislature created Sherman County in 1876, naming it for Texas Revolutionary soldier Sidney Sherman. The county was attached to Oldham County for judicial purposes until 1889, when there was sufficient population to organize. The first county seat was at Coldwater, a community founded near the geographic center of the county by the Loomis family. In 1890, a one-story stone courthouse was built. Coldwater soon boasted a post office, the county jail, a hotel, mercantile store and newspaper. In 1901, Stratford, located in the northwest part of the county on the newly constructed Rock Island Railroad, won a controversial election to move the county seat from Coldwater. Officials moved the county records during the night and held a special session of Commissioners Court to secure the rights to the county seat. After the controversy faded, a two-story frame courthouse with cupola was built at this site. Fire destroyed the frame courthouse in April 1922. In June, Sherman County citizens voted on two important issues. First, an election was held on whether to move the county seat from Stratford to Texhoma, also on the rock island along the Oklahoma border. Stratford prevailed by a vote of 370 to 209. A week later, $62,500 in bonds for a new courthouse was approved by a vote of 322 to 81. The commissioners court chose the Amarillo firm of Parker & Rittenberry as architects and J. W. Mordecai as contractor. Commissioners Court met in the Christian Church until construction was complete in summer 1923. The two-story concrete courthouse with raised basement displays classical revival styling in its symmetrical facades and ionic columns. The exterior is running bond brick with cast stone detailing. RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARK – 2008.”
Sherman County Courthouse (Stratford, Texas) Historic Sherman County Courthouse in Stratford, Texas. The Classical Revival style building was constructed in 1923. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2008.
Sherman County Courthouse (Stratford, Texas) Historic Sherman County Courthouse in Stratford, Texas. The Classical Revival style building was constructed in 1923. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2008.
Sherman County Courthouse (Stratford, Texas) Historic Sherman County Courthouse in Stratford, Texas. The Classical Revival style building was constructed in 1923. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2008.
Removal of Archives From Coldwater to Stratford (Stratford, Texas) Historic Marker on the Sherman County Courthouse in Stratford, Texas. The marker reads: “Removal of Archives From Coldwater to Stratford On May 2, 1901, an election was held to determine whether the Sherman County seat should be moved from Coldwater (a ranching center in the central part of the county) to Stratford (a growing town on the new railroad). Partisan feelings ran high and the legality of certain votes was questioned. Because of a threatened injunction against the move, a special session of court was held at 1 a.m. on May 6. Votes were canvassed and, under cover of darkness, the county records were spirited to a tent about 2 blocks south of here. A horseman bringing the injunction to halt the move arrived too late. For several days apprehensive Stratford citizens kept an armed guard posted around the tent. Proponents of Coldwater then filed a suit titled "W.B. Slaughter Et Al. vs. D.W. Snyder Et Al.", but by the time court convened, Stratford had been widely accepted as county seat and the suit was dismissed. Those who helped move the records included D.W. Snyder, County Judge; C.F. Rudolph, County Clerk; Dick Pincham, Sheriff; D.D. Spurlock, Deputy Sheriff; Tom Chambers, Treasurer; W.J. Potts and J.H. Bowman, Jr., Commissioners; and J.M. Upshaw, a hired freighter. (1969)”
I see you A beautiful morning sunrise
Good morning! Just another walk to work in the morning :)

Contact SHERMAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

SHERMAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 1248
STRATFORD
TX
79084

Disclaimer: please note this database is maintained by volunteers and whilst we endeavour to do our best, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listing.

If you notice any errors or omissions in the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

< SPRING HILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION & HISTORICAL SOCIETY PANHANDLE ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY >

Find more STRATFORD TX Museums

What 3 Words

///semblance.noises.commute. Near Stratford, Texas

Nearby Museums

SHERMAN COUNTY DEPOT MUSEUM IMAGINATION STATION SHERMAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

Map of SHERMAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

SHERMAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Information

MID # 8404801538
Name SHERMAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 751930402
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.299497, -101.960305
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 421
US Census Tract: 950200
US Census Block: 1410