Jasper County Historical Commission

05/18/2026

https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_c12ed514-3cb6-4fc8-9b1d-34a2e954cdda.html

A special detachment of the US Army announced late last year that remains found in Korea had been identified as that of identified the remains of U.S. Army Cpl. Orestus

05/15/2026

05/12/2026

05/11/2026

This year our history expo has something for young historians and artists. Take part in our Deep East Texas History Expo Art Contest.

05/07/2026

The Jasper County Historical Commission wants to thank the family of Sarah Jobe Bellar for donating these wonderful rodeo parade photos. The two horseback rider photos are dated 1957.
The mini-Carnation car photo is dated 1959 . The marching band photo is dated 1960. Can you identify anyone in these iconic rodeo parade images? We are always excited to receive photos depicting events in Jasper County .

05/04/2026

On Sat. May 9th at 8 a.m. VFW Post 6380, Pearson’s Cemetery Services and the Jasper County Historical Commission will join the Magnolia Cemetery Association at Holly Springs to clean gravestones, install flag holders at veteran’s graves and level markers. If you have ancestors buried in this historic cemetery, we hope you will come out to help. No equipment needed-just some people power requested. Call or text questions to 409-383-4294.

04/27/2026

Historical markers take a beating from the Texas sun.
Thanks to Joe Chapman two more of Jasper County’s historical markers have been refinished. Please add-If you would like to help with the marker refinishing project, please call or text 409-383-4294

04/17/2026

🇺🇸 On Display on the Jasper Square

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, a special exhibit is now on display in the windows of the Jasper County Appraisal District on the Square.
This display is proudly hosted by the Jasper County Appraisal District and reflects a meaningful collaboration across our community:

✨ Jasper County Historical Museum
✨ Jasper Public Library
✨ Jasper County Historical Commission

Together, these partners have brought history into everyday view—connecting Jasper County to the larger American story through the Texas America250 initiative 🇺🇸

📸 Featured in the group photo (left to right):
Lori Barnett (JCAD), Andrea Williams (Jasper Public Library), Lindsey Cox (Jasper Public Library), Gayle Meigs (JCHC), and Lisa Kotz (JCHM)

These images capture not only the finished exhibit, but the people behind the work—reminding us that preserving history is always a shared effort 🤍

Stop by the Square, take a moment, and experience history...