DENISON HERITAGE INC

DENISON, 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

Denison Heritage Inc is a non-profit organization that was established in 2002 in Denison, Texas. It is dedicated to preserving and promoting the historical and cultural heritage of the city and Grayson County. The organization is run by a board of directors made up of community leaders, historians, and volunteers.

Denison Heritage Inc operates several programs and initiatives that promote the history of Denison and Grayson County. One of its primary initiatives is the Denison Heritage Expo, which is held annually and features exhibits, displays, and presentations on local history and culture. The organization also operates the Grayson County Frontier Village, a living history museum that showcases life in the area during the 1800s.

In addition to these programs, Denison Heritage Inc also offers educational resources and materials for students and teachers. It maintains a collection of historical artifacts, documents, and photographs that are available for research and study.

Denison Heritage Inc is funded through donations, grants, and memberships. Its goal is to continue to preserve and promote the unique heritage of Denison and Grayson County for future generations.

DENISON HERITAGE INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DENISON TX. US MID #8404801706

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).

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
Showtune Aggie Bear Once Little Texas Aggie Trumpet Case Bear and I crossed the State Line into Oklahoma he began singing: Ooook-lahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain? Oklahama, where the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet? When the wind comes right behind the rain Ooook-lahoma, ev'ry night my honey lamb and I Ev'ry night, sit alone and talk, and watch a hawk makin' lazy circles in the sky (sky, ah-ah) Traveling with a little bear singing Broadway showtunes is a nightmare. This must be what it is like traveling on a Texas A&M Singing Cadet bus.
J.L. Wilson Building J.L. Wilson Building (1901; late Victorian Commercial; pressed tin facade), Durant, OK. [One of the oldest buildings in Durant.]
Roadhouse Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Durant, OK.
J.L. Wilson Building J.L. Wilson Building (1901; late Victorian Commercial; pressed tin facade), Durant, OK. [One of the oldest buildings in Durant.]
Durant National Bank Durant National Bank (1916; now known as the Massey Building (event center for Southeastern Oklahoma State University)), Durant, OK.
Plaza Theatre Plaza Theatre (1934; closed 1991), Durant, OK.
Ruby-throated hummingbird pollinating
Ruby-throated hummingbird
Well… At least Little Texas Aggie Trumpet Case Bear gets to enjoy a nap while I drive the 10 hours from Kansas City back to College Station, Texas.

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DENISON HERITAGE INC
2820 WEST FM 120
DENISON
TX
75020-3582

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MID # 8404801706
Name DENISON HERITAGE INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 752665728
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.762099, -96.579802
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 181
US Census Tract: 000800
US Census Block: 2002