Lamar in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Lamar Volunteer Fire Department
Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2021
1. Lamar Volunteer Fire Department Marker
Inscription.
Lamar Volunteer Fire Department. . Established by a group of concerned citizens, the Lamar Volunteer Fire Department formed in 1963. The volunteers dedicated themselves to fire prevention, fire-fighting, hurricane patrol, beach patrol and working with the Aransas County Emergency Corps. In 1964, land was leased for use and a fire station was erected where the department remained until 2014. With a budget based on donations and fundraisers and a staff of volunteers, the fire department works closely with the community to continue operations and purchase required equipment. For decades the Lamar Volunteer Fire Department has provided protection of life and property in Aransas County during times of emergency.
Established by a group of concerned citizens, the Lamar Volunteer Fire Department formed in 1963. The volunteers dedicated themselves to fire prevention, fire-fighting, hurricane patrol, beach patrol and working with the Aransas County Emergency Corps. In 1964, land was leased for use and a fire station was erected where the department remained until 2014. With a budget based on donations and fundraisers and a staff of volunteers, the fire department works closely with the community to continue operations and purchase required equipment. For decades the Lamar Volunteer Fire Department has provided protection of life and property in Aransas County during times of emergency.
Erected 2017 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18745.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.
Location. 28° 9.009′ N, 96° 59.679′ W. Marker is in Lamar, Texas, in Aransas County. It is at the intersection of Bois D'Arc Street and Seaside Loop, on the left when traveling north on Bois D'Arc Street. The marker is located at the front of the fire station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 Bois D'Arc Street, Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 358 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
