North Thomas To Katy in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Humble Mess Hall
Photographed by James Hulse, January 18, 2021
1. Humble Mess Hall Marker
The Humble Oil Recycling Plant, known as part of the "Katy Gas Field" is located west of town. It was put into operation in 1943 and during WW II, all of the aviation fuel used for the allied forces was extracted from this field. Plant workers lived at the plant and this building was where workers would gather for meals. The building was moved into town when plant production was reduced and used by St. Paul's Episcopal Church for over 40 years. The church donated the building to the Katy Heritage Society and it was moved to Katy Heritage Park in 2005.
Erected by The City of Katy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 29° 47.474′ N, 95° 49.538′ W. Marker is in Katy, Texas, in Harris County. It is in North Thomas To Katy. It is at the intersection of George Bush Drive and Avenue E, on the right when traveling west on George Bush Drive. The marker is located in the Katy Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5990 George Bush Park, Katy TX 77493, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Katy Heritage Park (a few steps from this marker); The Wright House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Featherston House (within
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Photographed by James Hulse, January 18, 2021
2. Humble Mess Hall and marker
Photographed by James Hulse, January 18, 2021
3. The first white house from the right is the Humble Mess Hall.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 21, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
