Created by the Texas Legislature in 1858 and organized in 1879, Duval County played an important role in the economic and political development of South Texas. Early settlers came to this area in the mid-19th century from Mexico, and Anglo pioneers . . . — — Map (db m193177) HM
A native of Gladewater, John Ben Shepperd began a law practice in Longview soon after his graduation from the University of Texas Law School in 1941. After service in World War II, he gained prominence as national president of the Jaycees. His . . . — — Map (db m139132) HM
On January 6, 1915, nine men of Mexican descent met in San Diego, seat of Duval County, and signed El Plan de San Diego, a manifesto calling for political insurrection in response to contemporary social and political events. The proposed . . . — — Map (db m288996) HM
350 yards southwest stands a small rock house built in 1881 by settler Meliton Morales (1837-1924).
Born in Mexico, Morales was kidnapped by Indians as a youth and spent 9 years in captivity.
Moved to Texas in 1855. Came . . . — — Map (db m126203) HM
Lynching in America
Thousands of African Americans were victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States between 1877 and 1950. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism used to intimidate . . . — — Map (db m211856) HM
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