Gilmer in Upshur County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
"The Gilmer Mirror"
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
1. "The Gilmer Mirror" Marker
Inscription.
"The Gilmer Mirror". . Oldest continuous business in this county. Founded as weekly, "Upshur County Democrat," Jan. 1, 1877. Early owners included W. C. Paul, the Rev. S. R. Chadick, and J. P. Hart, who named it "Texas Mirror" in 1882; "Gilmer Mirror," 1895. Owned since 1915 by family of George Tucker (1861-1934), veteran of journalism in New York and other cities. From 1916 to 1944 had a daily edition-- considered a record for a town this size. Russell H. Laschinger has been one of the publishers since 1924. Ray H. Greene is co-owner. After occupying various sites, firm erected this building 1941. . This historical marker was erected in 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. It is in Gilmer in Upshur County Texas
Oldest continuous business in this county. Founded as weekly, "Upshur County Democrat," Jan. 1, 1877. Early owners included W. C. Paul, the Rev. S. R. Chadick, and J. P. Hart, who named it "Texas Mirror" in 1882; "Gilmer Mirror," 1895. Owned since 1915 by family of George Tucker (1861-1934), veteran of journalism in New York and other cities. From 1916 to 1944 had a daily edition-- considered a record for a town this size. Russell H. Laschinger has been one of the publishers since 1924. Ray H. Greene is co-owner. After occupying various sites, firm erected this building 1941.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11313.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1877.
Location. 32° 43.733′ N, 94° 56.593′ W. Marker is in Gilmer, Texas, in Upshur County. Marker is on East Marshall Street east of Simpson Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 East Marshall Street, Gilmer TX 75644, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 236 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.