Plainview in Hale County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Plainview Daily Herald
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 17, 2015
1. Plainview Daily Herald Marker
Inscription.
Plainview Daily Herald. . Originally known as the "Hale County Hesperian," this newspaper was established in the late 1880s by D.B. Hill and John Davidson. In 1891 John Minor Shafer, an early Plainview area settler, became the owner and publisher. The newspaper remained a Shafer family operation until 1912. Its name then was changed from the "Hale County Herald" to the "Plainview Herald," and later to the "Plainview Daily Herald." Consolidation with the "Plainview News" in 1929 allowed for continued growth and expanded coverage. In 1978 the "Daily Herald" was purchased by the Hearst Corporation.
Originally known as the "Hale County Hesperian," this newspaper was established in the late 1880s by D.B. Hill and John Davidson. In 1891 John Minor Shafer, an early Plainview area settler, became the owner and publisher. The newspaper remained a Shafer family operation until 1912. Its name then was changed from the "Hale County Herald" to the "Plainview Herald," and later to the "Plainview Daily Herald." Consolidation with the "Plainview News" in 1929 allowed for continued growth and expanded coverage. In 1978 the "Daily Herald" was purchased by the Hearst Corporation.
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4043.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 34° 11.342′ N, 101° 42.176′ W. Marker is in Plainview, Texas, in Hale County. Marker is on Broadway Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 820 Broadway Street, Plainview TX 79072, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 349 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
