The main purpose of the organization was to collect information on the history and folklore of crockett county, to promote research in the above fields and to publish from time to time such accounts of its activities and the results of its researches that are of sufficient value, to sponsor the collection. Armistead albert aldrich, the author of this history, was born in crockett, texas, on the tenth day day of april, 1858, the son of oliver cromwell aldrich and eliza jane masters aldrich, being the same day on which his father was first elected county clerk of houston county. The houston county sheriffs office will be taking applications for a jailer position, dispatcher position and a deputy position. The first courthouse was a wood frame structure built in 1891. After his heroic death defending the alamo during the texas revolution, crockett became one of. Crockett county is a county equivalent area found in texas, usa. Houston county courthouse 401 east houston avenue, first floor crockett, texas 75835. The city of crockett will continue to closely monitor the coronavirus pandemic and provide updates on this page.
The county is located in the westcentral area of the state. Inventory of county records, crockett county courthouse, ozona. Describes the records of the commissioners court, county clerk, county court, district clerk, justice of the peace, sheriff, tax assessorcollector, treasurer, auditor, and school superintendent. Get information on school district, public library and tourism. The county government of crockett is found in the county seat of ozona. Houston county has had five courthouses, including the present one. Our history history of crockett crockett is the county seat of houston county, the first county established in the republic of texas on june 12, 1837. Crockett county texas free public records court records. Jury duty, district and county clerk of court, phone number, and other houston county info. History of houston county was named in the will of.
Courthouse photos in a gallery from all counties in texas. Limestone county, texas was formed in 1846 from robertson county. Rare book and texana collections and one other and was provided by unt libraries to the portal to texas history. Houston county historical commission, history of houston county, texas, 16871979 tulsa, oklahoma. Historic texas courthouses michael andrews, paul hester on. You cant get anymore texan than here in crockett as it was the texas republics first county. Crockett county, texas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. It was added to the national register of historic places on december 27, 1974 crockett county was organized in 1891and named after davy crockett. Named after sam houston and the city after david crockett, who visited here on the way to the alamo in 1836. Texas wills and probate records, 18002000 includes houston county.
Inventory of county records, crockett county courthouse. Fort crockett is a government reservation on galveston island overlooking the gulf of mexico originally built as a defense installation to protect the city and harbor of galveston and to secure the entrance to galveston bay, thus protecting the commercial and industrial ports of galveston and houston and the extensive oil refineries in the bay area. Gossett 18121890 donated land, which included this square, for the townsite. Houston county courthouse 1883 254 texas courthouses. House of representatives and served in the texas revolution crockett grew up in east tennessee, where he gained a reputation for hunting and storytelling. Several early newspapers were published in the town, including the crockett printer, begun in 1853 by oscar dalton, and the crockett argus, first published in 1857. White, the first settlers of houston county, texas austin, 1983.
The court is of limited jurisdiction and deals with misdemeanors, including violations of traffic and city ordinances. Just a quick glance at the courthouse photos in this collection and youll be reminded of texas. The crockett county courthouse, located at 907 avenue d, is a twostory limestone structure designed by architect oscar ruffini in the popular second empire style. Crockett is a city and the county seat of houston county, texas, united states. The original courthouse in springfield burned in 1873, with the loss of all records. Delivering an education in the elements of architectural style, this book gives attention to one hundred landmark courthouses in texas. Today, acton state historic site, a texas historical commission property, continues to preserve and pay tribute to the widow of one of the nations most celebrated folk heroes. If you are interested in using or printing one of our photographs, please contact us. Indians forced the towns residents to take shelter in the fortified log courthouse. David crockett august 17, 1786 march 6, 1836 was an american folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician. Houston county the handbook of texas online texas state. Crockett, tx the handbook of texas online texas state. Begin information research by visiting the county clerk, tax assessor, treasurer and other public offices. However, the facility closed on or around august 31, 2011 and is no longer in operation.
Familysearch catalog the catalog is genealogical materials including books, online materials. The detail from a criminal minute book shows the name of the judge that hopkins claimed sentenced him. Court records free reference and directory livingstons law register, 1851 houston county lawyers source. Crockett county, texas documents are now available on documents include all or part of the documents filed with the crockett county clerkrecorder for the period indicated below. Built as the second courthouse in 1902, only eleven years after crockett county was organized, the structure dominated the.
The city of crockett municipal court is the judicial branch of city of crockett government. In 1865 the courthouse and most of the town burned, so that most of the countys early records were lost. Guide to crockett county texas ancestry, family history, and genealogy research. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
During the civil war crockett served as a mustering point and training center for confederate forces. Houston county, texas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Court records free reference and directory history 16. The presiding judge, john lawrence, is appointed by the mayor and city council, pursuant to the city charter. Thomas nelms mainer, houston county in the civil war crockett, texas. The court is of limited jurisdiction and deals with misdemeanors, including violations of. Crockett county is located in southwestern texas on the western edge of the edwards plateau. Details about the artisans and their materials and methods are recorded. Crockett county the handbook of texas online texas.
Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in crockett county. Historical marker west side of courthouse square five courthouses of houston county on june 12, 1837, president sam houston authorized the formation of houston county, the first newly created county in the republic of texas. Home to 3,812 people, crockett county has a total 1859 households earning 50475 on average per year. The county was named for davy crockett, the legendary frontiersman who died at the battle of the alamo. Houston county, texas genealogy trails history group. The texas youth commission operated the crockett state school in crockett. Applicants must be able to work shift work, pass a background check and have a minimum of high school education.
He is commonly referred to in popular culture by the epithet king of the wild frontier. Hester of crockett was the architect for this federalart deco style building. Towering over acton cemetery, this regal monument marks the burial site of davy crockett s second wife, elizabeth, who died in 1860 at the age of 72. Guide to houston county texas ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. It is bounded on the west by the pecos river, which separates it. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free property records, free death records and more. The crockett public library serves crockett texas and houston county as an educational center with a desire to support and expand individual lifelong learning, to supplement the resources of local education providers and to provide a genealogical research center for. Crockett is the county seat and therefore houses the courthouse. Hopkins told andy silverman of the swarthmore college phoenix in 1963, i was in trouble. County courthouse edit edit source crockett county courthouse po drawer c ozona, tx 76943 phone. History of houston county was named in the will of george hallmark as adeline stedham the records show that on february 1, 1856, zachariah stid. The round viii texas historic courthouse preservation program grant recipients were announced on april 30, 2014 by the texas historical commission at its quarterly meeting. History of houston county was named in the will of george.
Black texans is the history of african americans in texas from 1528 to 1995. If you are interested please contact michael reese. A guide and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Davy crockett 17861836 was a tennesseeborn frontiersman, congressman, solider and folk hero. The crockett county historical and scientific commission was organized on april 21, 1939. Crockett county, texas free public records black book online. Ozona, texas, whose motto is the biggest little town in the world, is the only town in crockett county 3000 square miles of livestock territory. Crockett county is a county im bundesstoot texas in da usa. The 1902 crockett county courthouse see historical marker according to courthouses of texas by mavis kelsey, sr. During this unprecedented time, the city of crockett urges everyone to participate in keeping our community healthy by following the cdcs guidelines for. Out in the west, where the air is pure, the climate agreeable, and the people friendly the best place on earth to call home, according to the ozona stockman newspaper. District clerk office in crockett, tx court information. The crockett county courthouse is a historic courthouse built in 1902 at 907 ave d, ozona, texas, united states. Crockett county, texas genealogy familysearch wiki.
Locate crockett real estate and other county court records held by the county clerk including birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce records. The building is described as a second empire design, with the architect being one of the ruffini brothers. Records eliza bishops memoirs historical markers history of houston county newspapers post. All of our courthouse photos are displayed in this gallery. The building does multiple duty for courtroom and county offices, as well as a community center and dance hall. The second empire style building was designed by oscar ruffini of san angelo. Crockett county texas death, birth, marriage and vital records. Formed from nacogdoches county originally included presentday trinity and anderson counties, and part of henderson county. History was made in crockett on monday, may, 2019, as dr. Travel texas and witness the history in the historic courthouses, jailhouses, churches, and bridges. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Ianthia fisher became the first africanamerican female to be sworn in as the citys mayor.
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