Cherokee County Historical Commission

08/05/2026

A Cherokee County Historical Marker Dedication was held Sunday August 2, at 3:00 PM at Linwood Baptist Church.
Linwood Baptist Church is the first and only Church in the Linwood Community under the leadership of African Americans.
The preservation of our history is of utmost importance as it allows us to remember and honor the past, learn from it, and pass down the stories and lessons to those who come after us.
Cherokee County Historical Commission is proud to be a part of this commitment to preserving our heritage for future generations.

06/18/2026

Each year, County Historical Commissions across Texas submit reports to the Texas Historical Commission highlighting their most impactful work. One standout story this year comes from the Cherokee County Historical Commission.

When local high school students expressed interest in a cemetery-focused service project, a Cherokee County Historical Commission appointee stepped in to help. She developed hands-on curriculum to teach proper, preservation-minded techniques for cleaning gravestones in a local cemetery.

After securing the necessary permissions, the students began their work forming a deeper connection to local history through the lives represented on each stone. Inspired by the experience, they even presented to their city council to expand the effort and encourage broader community participation. Since then, multiple cleaning sessions have been organized, continuing the work of preserving and honoring local heritage.

Great work to everyone involved in Cherokee County for fostering the next generation of preservationists! 👏

06/15/2026

What a wonderful day we had celebrating our 9th Annual Flag Day. Thanks to everyone that made this event possible and special thank you to Deborah Burkett for putting it all together.

06/14/2026