Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Printing Press

Photographed by James Hulse, August 21, 2021

1. Printing Press Marker

Inscription. This 1904 printing press was the first used at the Conroe Courier. Mr. Wm. Perey McComb was the original owner. It was operated for a short time to produce an agriculture publication. McComb then sold the press to the Courier. The first newspaper published in our county was the Montgomery Patriot in 1845. That same year mail was scheduled by stagecoach for regular delivery. In 1854 the Texas Red River Telegraph was established. In the later 1800's the Willis Item began their publication along with other publications serving Montgomery County.

Erected by Heritage Museum of Montgomery County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 30° 19.278′ N, 95° 28.354′ W. Marker is in Conroe, Texas, in Montgomery County. It can be reached from North Freeway Service Road 0.1 miles south of West Semands Street. The marker is located on the grounds of the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1506 Interstate 45 N, Conroe TX 77301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also on the American 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: Saw Mills (a few steps from this marker); Agriculture (a few steps from this marker); Tobacco Trough (a few steps from

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this marker); Oil (a few steps from this marker); Strake-Gray Oilfield House (a few steps from this marker); The Grogan-Cochran House (a few steps from this marker); Railroads (a few steps from this marker); Strake-Gray Roughneck Bunkhouse (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Conroe.

The Printing Press and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 21, 2021

2. The Printing Press and Marker

The view of the Printing Press and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 21, 2021

3. The view of the Printing Press and Marker

The Printing Press image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 21, 2021

4. The Printing Press

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.