Snyder in Scurry County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Press in Snyder
The "Scurry County Citizen", published by A. C. Wilmeth before 1887, was first of 8 different nameplates (under 39 owners) to print in Snyder. "Coming West", founded by Dick Lively, began publication in 1887, followed by the "News", "Western Light", "Signal", "Times", and "Times-Signal". All of these were county papers printed weekly, except for period in 1911 when "Signal" was published daily.
"Snyder Daily News" was founded by Harte-Hanks Newspapers, May 1, 1950, with Herbert Feather as publisher. Feather Printing and Publishing Company acquired the "News" in 1957.
Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5405.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1950.
Location. 32° 42.974′ N, 100° 55.092′ W. Marker is in Snyder, Texas, in Scurry County. Marker is at the intersection of 26th Street and College Avenue (Texas Highway 350), on the right when traveling west on 26th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1806 25th Street, Snyder TX 79549, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Santa Fe Railway in Scurry County (a few steps from this marker); Scurry County's Canyon Reef Oil Field (within shouting distance of this marker); County's First Law Men (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of The MacKenzie Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Scurry County Honor Roll (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Company G (about 300 feet away); Home County of Famous Frontiersman J. Wright Mooar (about 300 feet away); Site of Store of William Henry "Pete" Snyder (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Snyder.
Also see . . . The Snyder News. Current town newspaper homepage (Submitted on March 24, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.