Frequently Asked Questions
Our mission is to preserve, protect, and promote the rich history and cultural heritage of Crockett County and the West Texas region. We do this through research, documentation, cemetery preservation, historic publications, and the maintenance of Texas Historical Markers.
No. While both organizations work to preserve local history, they operate separately. The Crockett County Museum is run by its own board, while the Historical Commission focuses on community history projects, research, and preservation efforts outside of the museum space.
We are actively collecting family stories, photos, documents, and local history for the second volume of A History of Crockett County. Submission forms and writing guidelines are available at the Crockett County Public Library or can be downloaded from the library’s website. All submissions are welcome!
We are currently completing detailed mapping of Cedar Hill and Lima Cemeteries. These maps include gravesite locations and descriptions and will soon be available on our website and posted at each cemetery for public access.
Yes! The original book is now available as a searchable DVD for $50. It contains the full contents of the original edition and is a great resource for researchers, genealogists, and local history enthusiasts.
We welcome community involvement! You can volunteer, donate, contribute historical materials, or participate in ongoing projects. Contact us directly to find out how your time, talents, or resources can support local preservation efforts.
Yes. One of our core responsibilities is helping maintain existing Texas Historical Markers and assisting with applications for new ones. If you have a site or person of historical significance in mind, we’d love to help guide you through the marker application process.
You can visit our Projects Page for updates on cemetery mapping, book publications, courthouse renovations, and more. We also recommend following us on Facebook for the latest news, event announcements, and historical highlights.
You can reach us by email at [email protected] or by phone at (432) 813-8226.