Killeen in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Killeen Herald
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, August 6, 2018
1. Killeen Herald Marker
Inscription.
Killeen Herald. . W.E. Bennett began publishing the Killeen Herald in June 1890, eight years after the town of Killeen was founded. Later owners of the newspaper included W.T. Carter, an active civic leader who served as publisher and editor from 1907 to 1950. Begun as a weekly publication, the Herald has been a daily paper since 1953. From the earliest days of Killeen, the Herald has grown with the town and has chronicled the area's dynamic progress. It is now the oldest privately owned and continuously operated business enterprise in the city of Killeen.
W.E. Bennett began publishing the Killeen Herald in June 1890, eight years after the town of Killeen was founded. Later owners of the newspaper included W.T. Carter, an active civic leader who served as publisher and editor from 1907 to 1950. Begun as a weekly publication, the Herald has been a daily paper since 1953. From the earliest days of Killeen, the Herald has grown with the town and has chronicled the area's dynamic progress. It is now the oldest privately owned and continuously operated business enterprise in the city of Killeen.
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2939.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1890.
Location. 31° 6.083′ N, 97° 44.374′ W. Marker is in Killeen, Texas, in Bell County. Marker is on Florence Road, 0.1 miles south of Dubroc Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1809 Florence Rd, Killeen TX 76541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
