McLennan County Historical Commission

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Welcome to the website for the McLennan County Historical Commission!

This commission was created to provide leadership and coordinating services in the field of archeological, historical, and cultural preservation focusing on McLennan County, Texas.

We are charged with the duty of implementing and maintaining programs, services and projects aimed at promoting, restoring, and preserving historically significant information, structures, sites, and landmarks in this county.

We welcome your interest and invite you to learn more about our programs.

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Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Historical Marker

Historical Marker 21ML02 Disclaimer: Texas Historical Commission has approved the manufacture of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Historical Marker (Job #21ML02). Its delivery date is uncertain. Nonetheless, the marker’s inscription is official and is provided below for the benefit of the Gholson community. PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH IN 1872, A SMALL GATHERING OF FORMERLY ENSLAVED…

Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Information

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Upcoming Events

Celebrating 175 Years of Waco: A Fusion of Flavors and Culture

Friday 9/6/2024 @ 6 - 10 pm

Texas Music Cafe
110 S 6th St, Waco, TX 76701

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Waco's 175th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt

Saturday 9/7/2024 @ 8:30 - 10 am

Downtown Waco Farmer's Market
500 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701

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1873 Bird's Eye View of Waco, TX

The Crash at Crush: On September 15, 1896, two locomotives hit each other at full speed as a publicity stunt in the newly created "town" of Crush, Texas, in McLennan County.

The Waco Tornado: Still one of the deadliest tornadoes on record, the Waco Tornado ripped through Waco on May 11, 1953, taking 114 lives. Image courtesy The Texas Collection, Baylor University.