Fulton in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Fulton Volunteer Fire Department
The men trained with the Aransas County Emergency Corps to become firefighters. The first meetings in 1948 were held in the Fulton schoolhouse at the corner of Third and Cactus streets. The department used a 1937 Ford truck, donated by the City of Rockport, as their first fire truck. With help from local carpenters and boat builders, a stall for the fire truck was constructed using lumber from the old school. Later, an office and meeting room were added.
For many years, the fire department budget was mainly derived from community donations and support until 1979 when Oysterfest began. From its beginnings as a fundraiser for the department's "Jaws of Life" equipment, the festival has been a strong source of funding.
Members of the fire department engage in many hours of training, in-house as well as traveling to fire training field schools. Along with training for the firefighters, the fire department partners with the community for fire prevention training and participates in the annual Fulton Christmas celebration and Fulton National Night Out. The Fulton Volunteer Fire Department continues to work closely with the community to preserve Fulton's rich heritage.
Erected 2017 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18743.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.
Location. 28° 3.934′ N, 97° 2.553′ W. Marker is in Fulton, Texas, in Aransas County. Marker is on North 9th Street, 0.1 miles south of Mesquite Street. The marker is located at the entrance to the fire station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 North 9th Street, Fulton TX 78358, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fulton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fulton Community Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fulton Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Marion Packing Co. (approx. half a mile away); Fulton Packeries (approx. half a mile away); Fulton Harbor (approx. half a mile away); Tourist Courts and Cottages (approx. half a mile away); Fulton Seafood Industry (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fulton.
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 156 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.