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

Inscription.

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 • Churches & Religion • 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. Marker 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.

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

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marker); The Featherston House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stockdick House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cardiff Home (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Weller-Baird Home (about 800 feet away); Site of Katy's First Schoolhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Katy.

Humble Mess Hall and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 18, 2021

2. Humble Mess Hall and marker

The first white house from the right is the Humble Mess Hall. image. Click for full size.

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 195 times since then and 20 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.