Whitney in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Whitney Messenger
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012
1. Whitney Messenger Marker
Inscription.
Whitney Messenger. . This newspaper began publication in 1883, four years after the railroad town of Whitney was founded. Established by H. P. and J. O. Jones, the "Messenger" was purchased by J. T. and Dan S. Mayes in 1890. Dan Mayes, who gained full ownership of the paper in 1893, had started in the business in 1888 as an apprentice under H. P. Jones. Under Mayes' leadership, the "Messenger" grew from a four-page paper with about 400 readers to a 12-page paper with a circulation of about 1,700 by 1903. Throughout its history, the "Whitney Messenger" has provided a significant service to the community and the surrounding area.
This newspaper began publication in 1883, four years after the railroad town of Whitney was founded. Established by H. P. and J. O. Jones, the "Messenger" was purchased by J. T. and Dan S. Mayes in 1890. Dan Mayes, who gained full ownership of the paper in 1893, had started in the business in 1888 as an apprentice under H. P. Jones. Under Mayes' leadership, the "Messenger" grew from a four-page paper with about 400 readers to a 12-page paper with a circulation of about 1,700 by 1903. Throughout its history, the "Whitney Messenger" has provided a significant service to the community and the surrounding area.
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5792.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 31° 57.053′ N, 97° 19.306′ W. Marker is in Whitney, Texas, in Hill County. Marker is on W Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located between N. Colorado Street and N. Brazos Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 W Washington Avenue, Whitney TX 76692, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Whitney Messenger Marker shares location with "Whitney" Marker next to Memorial Park
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Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012
3. Whitney Messenger Marker, at 109 W Washington Avenue
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 456 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 1, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
