On the left is CCHC Chair Elizabeth McCutcheon at MacDonald Cemetery. The damaged marker was replaced and Elizabeth presided over the cemerony.
Thanks to Judge Davis and our County Commissioners the renovation of our office is complete! Mark your calendar for our Open House Celebration November 15th, Noon to 6 pm. Come to our office in Rusk, view historical photographs/maps and learn more about the history of our county and current projects. We are located across the street from the theater and post office at 138 West Fifth Street.
Visit YouTube for Deborah Burkett's oral history video with Mr. Mendoza!
Open House Scheduled 11-15-2011
Earlier in 2011, CCHC Chair Elizabeth McCutcheon accepts the Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission. The Cherokee County Historical Commission once again was recognized by the state for their worthy historical projects. Left to right, Shelley Cleaver, Dr. Richard Hackney, Mavis Wallace, 'Butch' Holcomb, Dr. Deborah Burkett, Willie Harold Acker, Terry Guinn, Elizabeth McCutchein and Judge Chris Davis.
Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, near Bullard, Texas celebrated 147 years! On June 12, 2011 Corinth Pastor John D. Johnson III welcomed guests, friends and representatives from churches throughout Smith and Cherokee Counties. The Corinth Choir sang and praised God for his many and continued blessings. Tyler Pastor Derry Hinton of God’s Way Baptist Church provided the 3 o’clock message. Seated and in front is the oldest active member. CCHC member Dr. Richard Hackney and wife Teresa are on right in back row.
Thanks to artist Audrie Hendrick for loaning several of her paintings for the CCHC window display. On the left is member Deborah Burkett who spear headed the 'Artists in Cherokee County' Project.
