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RAYBURN OFFICE - South<br />
3775 Sam Rayburn Pkwy.<br />
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RAYBURN OFFICE – North<br />
101 Hwy. 147<br />
Broaddus, TX 75929<br />
936-872-3038<br />
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615 <strong>Sabine</strong> Street<br />
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409-787-3333<br />
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<strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong><br />
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<strong>2016</strong><br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
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Welcome Chamber President<br />
Welcome to our special<br />
corner of Deep East Texas.<br />
However you found this<br />
beautiful place, by accident<br />
or on purpose, we are exceedingly<br />
pleased you are<br />
here and will try our best to<br />
let you know it. First let me<br />
tell you a little bit about who<br />
we are. <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> is one<br />
of the original 23 counties in<br />
Texas and may be one of the<br />
only ones with our original<br />
boundries. One of which was<br />
the <strong>Sabine</strong> River to our East.<br />
That’s the river that became<br />
the great Toledo Bend Reservoir, voted the #1 fishing lake<br />
in the U.S.<br />
The <strong>Sabine</strong> River was historically signifigant as the major<br />
crossing from Louisiana on El Camino Real. This area<br />
is described by Stephen F. Austin, the father of Texas, as<br />
he saw it for the first time. After crossing the <strong>Sabine</strong> he<br />
camped on Boregas Creek, just West of Milam. The diary<br />
is available online if you are interested. The county<br />
has no less than 100 Historical markers including , The<br />
Gaines-Oliphint House just West of the Pendleton Bridge<br />
and further West is McMahan Chapel, founded in 1837,<br />
the oldest Protestant Church in the State.<br />
Hemphill is the county seat of <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> and the<br />
Historic Courthouse and Square are located at the conjunction<br />
of Hwys 83, 87, and 184. The square is also home<br />
This chamber magazine published by<br />
Lee Dutton, Jr.<br />
Chamber President<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong><br />
to The Jailhouse Museum and Virgie Speights Memorial<br />
library. Inside the 1903 brick structure is a rare inside<br />
hanging facility and is not to be missed.<br />
Pineland is the other incorporated town in <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
and is important as it’s name implies as a center for the<br />
creation of forest products and has a long lumber history<br />
of it’s own.<br />
On February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia came<br />
to Earth mostly in <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>, so NASA helped us develope<br />
a wonderful museum to tell the story of the Shuttles<br />
history and of those that lost their lives in the indeavor.<br />
So if it’s only a few hours, days or longer, we are delighted<br />
to have you here and look forward to having the<br />
opportunity to share our favorite place with you.<br />
Main Street Marketing<br />
of East Texas<br />
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• Daily activities<br />
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409-787-3342
<strong>County</strong> Facts<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong><br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> was established in 1836, and it is one of the original 23 counties in the State of Texas. The county is named for<br />
the <strong>Sabine</strong> River which forms the eastern border of the county, Sabina means “cypress” in Spanish. According to 2010 census data,<br />
the population of <strong>Sabine</strong> county was 10,834. The county encompasses 577 square miles, of which 491 square miles is land and 85<br />
square miles is water.<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> in Texas and <strong>Sabine</strong> Parish in Louisiana are two of twenty-two counties or parishes in the United States with the<br />
same name and border each other across state lines.<br />
The county seat is Hemphill and the next largest city is Pineland. The population density for <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> is 21 people per<br />
square mile. Comparatively, the average density in Texas is 96.3 persons per square mile.<br />
A key industry for <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> is tourism, primarily due to the county’s proximity to two major water reservoirs, the Toledo<br />
Bend and the Sam Rayburn Reservoirs. The timber industry is also a main industry in <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> infrastructure continues to grow with the opening of several independent businesses. The county has also seen<br />
growth in the medical sector with the addition of multiple physician clinics.<br />
The <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> Hospital District was created in 1975 to furnish a hospital and medical care to residents of the district. The<br />
hospital is located in the Grover C. Winslow, M. D. Medical Facility, 2301 Worth Street in Hemphill. The phone number is (409)<br />
787-3300.<br />
This county is home to three independent school districts: Hemphill ISD, Brookeland ISD, and West <strong>Sabine</strong> ISD.<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> has one airport. The Pineland Municipal Airport is owned by the City of Pineland. For information about the Pineland<br />
Airport, contact the City of Pineland at (409) 584-2390.<br />
The average temperature in <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> is about 65 degrees, near the average temperature of the state at 66 degrees, but slightly<br />
higher than the average US temperature of 54 degrees. <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>’s average annual precipitation is 54.68 inches, considerably<br />
wetter than the state’s average precipitation of 35 inches, and the national average of 38.67 inches.<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> is located in the first congressional district, and the third senatorial district. Representatives include: Texas U.S.<br />
Representative Congressman Louie Gohmert; Texas State Senate District 3 – Senator Robert Nichols; Texas State House District<br />
9 – Representative Chris Paddie; and Texas State Board of Education District 7 – David Bradley.<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>2016</strong> 5
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Government Directory<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> Courthouse<br />
201 Main Street, Hemphill, Texas<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong><br />
Daryl Melton<br />
<strong>County</strong> Judge<br />
Tom Maddox<br />
Sheriff<br />
Kevin Dutton<br />
District Attorney<br />
Tommy Clark<br />
Commissioner Pct. 1<br />
Jimmy McDaniel<br />
Commisioner Pct. 2<br />
Doyle Dickerson<br />
Commissioner Pct. 3<br />
Fayne Warner<br />
Commissioner Pct. 4<br />
<strong>County</strong> Judge<br />
Administrative Asst.<br />
<strong>County</strong> Commissioners:<br />
Precinct 1: Tommy Clark..............409.787.3543<br />
Precinct 2: Jimmy McDaniel........409.787.3543<br />
Daryl Melton...............................................................409.787.3543<br />
Cookie Cryer...............................................................409.787.3543<br />
<strong>County</strong> Attorney Bobby Neal................................................................. 409.787.2988<br />
<strong>County</strong> Clerk Janice McDaniel.......................................................... 409.787.3543<br />
Sheriff Tom Maddox............................................................... 409.787.2266<br />
310 E. Main Street, Hemphill, Texas<br />
<strong>County</strong> Tax Assessor-Collector Martha Stone............................................................... 409.787.2257<br />
<strong>County</strong> Treasurer Tricia Jacks................................................................. 409.787.2210<br />
Justice of Peace:<br />
Precinct 1: Roger Gay....................409.787.3719<br />
Constables:<br />
Precinct 1: Chad Murry..................936.275.7917<br />
Precinct 3: Doyle Dickerson.........409.787.3543<br />
Precinct 4: Fayne Warner..............409.787.3543<br />
Precinct 2: Jamie Brasher...............409.787.5248<br />
Precinct 2: Jerry Dan Webb...........409.586.3633<br />
1st District Judge Craig Mixon................................................................ 401.384.3792<br />
273rd District Judge Charles Mitchell.......................................................... 936.275.9634<br />
District Clerk Tanya Walker.............................................................. 409.787.2912<br />
District Attorney Kevin Dutton............................................................... 409.787.2901<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>2016</strong> 7
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<strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong><br />
Madelyn Flowers<br />
Administrative Staff<br />
Board of Directors:<br />
Lee Dutton, President<br />
Jessie Andersen, Director<br />
Edith McCauley, Director<br />
Marie Nelson, Director<br />
Jimmie Lou Williams, Director<br />
Marshall Williams, Director<br />
Kay Simpson, Secretary<br />
Carletta Cramer, Treasurer<br />
Madelyn Flowers, Administrative<br />
Staff<br />
Contact Information:<br />
1555 Worth Street<br />
P.O. Box 717<br />
Hemphill, Texas 75948<br />
Phone: 409.787.2732<br />
Fax: 409.787.2158<br />
Email:<br />
sabinecounty1@windstream.net<br />
10 <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
Chamber of Commerce Members<br />
Our Mission:<br />
To support and advocate for a community environment where commerce can<br />
flourish.<br />
• Advance business activity through economic development;<br />
• Advocate the position of the business community;<br />
• Enhance the quality of community life;<br />
• Achieve and maintain a progressive, integrated communications program;<br />
• Maintain and enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency<br />
Our History:<br />
Established in 1977, the <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> Chamber of Commerce is in business<br />
to support business: we are committed to strengthening the community by assisting<br />
you in achieving your full business potential.<br />
The Chamber is a voluntary, action-oriented organization of businesses and<br />
professional leaders working together to promote the commercial and economic<br />
growth of <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> and to foster civic improvements that benefit the<br />
general welfare of those who live, work and visit here.<br />
Recently, the Chamber has focused on finding the most efficient and effective<br />
approach to addressing common-and not so common-issues in the business<br />
community.<br />
The Chamber’s Program of Work is guided by the Board of Directors. The<br />
Board, elected by the membership, sets the course and helps the Chamber staff<br />
realize its objectives.<br />
A Real Estate Connection<br />
111 Milam Street<br />
Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.4536 • 409.787.4409<br />
www.east-texasconnection.com<br />
Allman Company Realtors<br />
615 <strong>Sabine</strong> Street, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.3333 • 409.787.3014<br />
www.allmancompanyrealtors.com<br />
Andersons A/C & Heating Service<br />
1575 Worth Street, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.2868<br />
Ashley Furniture Home Store<br />
350 <strong>Sabine</strong> Street, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.3500<br />
www.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com<br />
ATD - Austin-East Texas Region<br />
PO Box 92052, Austin, TX 78709<br />
512.288.6215 • 512.288.6217<br />
www.theredphonebook.com<br />
Elton Adams<br />
241 Hickory Hills Rd. Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.579.3563<br />
B D C Radio<br />
605 San Antonio Ave.<br />
Many, LA 71449<br />
318.256.5924 • 318.357.9595<br />
Big 4 Inc.<br />
301 Worth Street, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.2733 • 409.787.2071<br />
www.big4inc.com<br />
Castreaux Services LLC<br />
116 Murray Lane<br />
Milam, TX 75959<br />
337.296.3103<br />
www.HomeAway.com<br />
Complete Compliance Services<br />
5032 Justin Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75965<br />
936.205.9905 • 936.205.9909<br />
www.HomeAway.com<br />
Deep East Texas Bass &<br />
Bucks & Stuff<br />
107 Short Street<br />
Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
337.713.9450<br />
Doches Credit Union<br />
498 Worth Street, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.4161 • 409.787.9979<br />
www.dochescu.com
Chamber of Commerce Members<br />
Edward Jones<br />
524 <strong>Sabine</strong> Street<br />
Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.4183 • 866.462,7891<br />
www.edwardjones.com<br />
First Baptist Church<br />
301 Hwy. 87 S.<br />
Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.3380 • 409.787.2942<br />
www.firstbaptistchurchhemphill.org<br />
First State Bank<br />
101 Worth Street, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.3361<br />
Fox’s Lodge<br />
159 Fox’s Lodge, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.579.3232<br />
Frederick’s Jewelry Express<br />
534 <strong>Sabine</strong> Street, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.1409<br />
Healthy Solutions<br />
201 Worth Street<br />
Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.3035<br />
Hemphill Flower Shop & Gifts, Inc.<br />
200 Starr Street, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.2396<br />
Hemphill Hearing Center, LLC<br />
250 <strong>Sabine</strong> Street, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.3388 • 409.787.3238<br />
www.hemphillhearing.com<br />
Hole in The Wall Coins and Gifts<br />
705 <strong>Sabine</strong> Street, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.4723<br />
Holly Park Marina<br />
FM 276, Milam, TX 75959<br />
409.625.4424<br />
www.hollyparkmarina.com<br />
Hurd Electrical Service<br />
8555 Old <strong>Sabine</strong> Twn. Rd., Hemphill, TX<br />
409.787.0004<br />
www.hemphillhearing.com<br />
Jesus Namesake Ministries<br />
222 Winfree Drive<br />
Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.893.1643<br />
www.jesusnamesakeministries.<br />
blogspot.com<br />
Richard Knight<br />
1448 Sandy Creek Drive<br />
Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.579.3827<br />
Bob Kustermann<br />
580 Rice Street, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.1323<br />
Jana Lehman<br />
195 Sassafras Drive<br />
Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.625.3394<br />
Lone Star Land & Commercial<br />
107 N. Texas Street, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
512.775.1947<br />
www.bbundy.com<br />
Main Street Marketing<br />
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PO Box 1058, Center, TX 75935<br />
936.591.7210 • 936.332.0665<br />
Edith McCauley<br />
PO Box 715, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.3865<br />
J.W. Minton Estate<br />
110 College Avenue, Tyler, TX 75702<br />
903.597.8311 • 903.593.0846<br />
Marie Nelson<br />
232 Briar Rose Fields,<br />
Milam, TX 75959<br />
409.625.3352<br />
Oceans Behavioral Hospital<br />
1420 Blankenship Drive<br />
DeRidder, LA 70634<br />
337.460.9472 • 337.460.9473<br />
Off The Hook Marketing Solutions<br />
234 Beechwood Loop, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.579.4213<br />
www.offthehookmarketing.net<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong><br />
Rosevine U.P.C.<br />
Gravel Hill Road<br />
Bronson, TX 75930<br />
936.275.2871<br />
S & B’s Boutique Plus<br />
275 Worth Street<br />
Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.2161<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> Community Partners<br />
2015 Hwy. 83, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.579.3203 • 936.201.71808<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> Reporter<br />
610 Worth Street, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.2172 • 409.787.4300<br />
www.sabinecountyreporterlive.com<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> River Authority (SRA)<br />
450 Spur 135, Orange, TX 77631<br />
409.746.2192 • 409.746.3780<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> State Bank & Trust<br />
425 Hwy. 87 N., Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.1054 • 409.787.3738<br />
www.sabinebank.com<br />
Shelby Savings Bank<br />
103 Worth Street, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.3102<br />
www.shelbysvingsbank.com<br />
Texas Toledo Bend Realty<br />
8605 RR 255 East<br />
Burkeville, TX 75932<br />
409.565.2180 • 509.565.23000<br />
The Feed Store<br />
310 Worth Street, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.3335 • 409.787.3672<br />
www.thefeedstorehemphill.com<br />
The Salvation Army<br />
541 Starr Street, Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.3425<br />
www.salvationarmy.org<br />
Jimmie Lou & Marshall<br />
Williams<br />
314 Lt. House Dr. N.<br />
Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.3830 • 409.787.3831<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>2016</strong> 11
Glinda’s Emporium<br />
Joe & Glinda Clark | Owners<br />
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from the Post Office, Hemphill, Tx<br />
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Trueblood’s<br />
Pottery<br />
Donna Trueblood<br />
Owner, Potter<br />
130 Main St., Hempill, TX<br />
936-201-3338<br />
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The Gypsy Moon<br />
1100 <strong>Sabine</strong> Street<br />
Hemphill, Texas<br />
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12 <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>2016</strong>
Christmas Parade, Lighting of the<br />
Courthouse – The Hemphill lighted<br />
Christmas Parade and Lighting of the<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> Courthouse is held annually<br />
on the first Saturday in December.<br />
Sponsored by the Hemphill Lions<br />
Club, the community and surrounding<br />
areas are invited to participate in the<br />
parade. The parade features marching<br />
bands, decorated floats and prizes are<br />
awarded for the best parade floats. Following<br />
the parade children can meet<br />
with Santa and Mrs. Claus.<br />
Shopping Local – Hemphill offers a<br />
great variety of shopping experiences.<br />
There are a number of antique, boutique<br />
and specialty shops to choose<br />
from or choose them all! Many are<br />
located around the downtown square<br />
or within a short drive. From health<br />
store to a spa experience, learn to make<br />
pottery, or visit a pop up shop on the<br />
weekend, but whatever you do bring a<br />
friend, have lunch and have some fun<br />
in Hemphill.<br />
Amateur Talent Show – Held in<br />
March, the Lion’s Club sponsors this<br />
fun event for everyone in the community<br />
and all of East Texans to come out<br />
and enjoy local talent. There are performances<br />
from dancers, singers and<br />
musicians.<br />
Scare on the Square – Young and old<br />
are invited to costume up and come<br />
out to the Hemphill square. The event<br />
is held annually on the Saturday before<br />
Halloween. Local organizations set up<br />
booth spaces for giving out candy and<br />
games to play. The event is sponsored<br />
by local merchants and individuals in<br />
the community.<br />
Sale on the Trail - If you haven’t been<br />
then you’re missing a great event. Sale<br />
Things-To-Do<br />
on the Trail is a mega big mega long<br />
garage sale. Held each year on the first<br />
weekend in May, the sale stretches from<br />
Natchitoches, Louisiana to Crockett.<br />
This 200-mile long trail is held on the<br />
oldest roadways on the North American<br />
continent, the El Camino Real,<br />
starting on Hwy. 6 in Natchitoches and<br />
going to Hwy. 21 through Milam and<br />
then on into Crockett. Landowners<br />
and businesses hold yard sales, garage<br />
sales, flea markets, sidewalk sales and<br />
more all along this famous trail providing<br />
a unique shopping weekend.<br />
Milam Settlers Day – Held the Friday<br />
and Saturday prior to Thanksgiving in<br />
Milam, the event focuses on the historical<br />
significance of the Milam area in<br />
the time before the Republic of Texas,<br />
1840 to 1850. Event features include<br />
period dressing, craft and food<br />
vendors, demonstrations of early East<br />
Texas life in the area, storytelling, and<br />
reenactments by the Bevils Rangers.<br />
Great East Texas Outdoors Festival –<br />
This highly enjoyable festival is held<br />
the first weekend in March. The event<br />
brings recognition to learning all about<br />
the great outdoors in beautiful East<br />
Texas. Participants will learn about<br />
hunting, fishing, kayaking and more.<br />
A variety of vendors set up at the festival<br />
and there are giveaways, games<br />
and outdoor skills demonstrations, and<br />
food and craft vendors. The Forest<br />
Service also participates.<br />
Western Day Rodeo and Carnival –<br />
The Western Day Rodeo and carnival<br />
is held in conjunction with the <strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Livestock Show in April. The<br />
event features a fair on the historic<br />
Hemphill square, a parade, and carnival<br />
rides at the <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> Youth<br />
Arena and a rodeo.<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong><br />
There is also a Western<br />
Day Sweetheart contest. Sponsors<br />
of the event include the <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Youth Foundation, the AgriLife Extension<br />
Center and local individuals.<br />
City of Pineland Park– <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>’s<br />
early history in the logging industry<br />
can be seen in Pineland at the<br />
Pineland City Park. This beautiful<br />
woodland park features a railroad depot,<br />
an old logging locomotive, and<br />
sawmill homes from the early 1900s.<br />
The park also has several modern amenities<br />
that softball and baseball fields,<br />
basketball court, tennis courts, and an<br />
outdoor amphitheater.<br />
Gaines-Oliphint House – This is the<br />
oldest standing log home in Texas. The<br />
house is one of the earliest pre-republic,<br />
Anglo-American structures in Texas.<br />
It was built about 1818 and is listed<br />
on the National Register of Historic<br />
Places. A Gaines- Oliphint Pioneer<br />
Day event is held on the third Saturday<br />
in April. The home is located in Pendleton<br />
Harbor Subdivision off Hwy. 21,<br />
east of Milam, turn right at the guardhouse,<br />
one block then left.<br />
Farmers Market – <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Farmers Market is open every Saturday<br />
from 8 a.m. to 12:00 noon year<br />
around excluding holidays and inclement<br />
weather. It is sponsored by<br />
the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension<br />
Center in Hemphill. For more information<br />
contact the Extension Center at<br />
409.787.3752.<br />
McMahan Chapel – McMahan Chapel<br />
is the oldest Protestant church that<br />
has had continuous service in Texas.<br />
The first church building was of logs<br />
built in 1837. The first pastor was Rev.<br />
Littleton Fowler. In compliance with<br />
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his request, he was buried beneath the<br />
pulpit of the chapel. The second building<br />
was erected in 1872, the third in<br />
1900, and the present day landmark<br />
Chapel was completed in 1949. All<br />
the buildings were built in the same<br />
location so as to not disturb the grave<br />
of Rev. Fowler. The McMahan Chapel<br />
is located on Spur 35 off Hwy. 21 near<br />
Geneva. The chapel is open every day<br />
to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
Things-To-Do<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong><br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> History Center – <strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> is home to many old<br />
cemeteries that are significant to the<br />
history of Texas. <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> also<br />
has 100 historical landmarks. For more<br />
information on <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> cemeteries<br />
and landmarks contact the <strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> History Center located at<br />
2365 North Texas Street in Hemphill,<br />
409.787.3190. The Center’s hours are<br />
Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.<br />
Civic Clubs – <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> is home<br />
to several civic clubs and outreach organizations<br />
including the Lions Club,<br />
Masonic Lodge, Girl Scouts, Boy<br />
Scouts and many more. These clubs<br />
enhance the community by filling the<br />
needs of others in a multitude of ways.<br />
Whether it is bring awareness to a local<br />
need or for a larger outreach, these<br />
hometown organizations and their<br />
members provide economic support,<br />
focus and education to a variety of<br />
community projects. Participating in a<br />
local civic club offers the opportunity<br />
to help others, learn more about your<br />
community, and meet others that want<br />
to make your community a better place<br />
to live and visit.<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> Resources<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> Veterans Service<br />
Office – The <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> Veterans<br />
Service Office in Hemphill offers<br />
a variety of assistance to Veterans in<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>. The office can assist<br />
Veterans with injury claims while in<br />
service, or assist with disability benefits<br />
for surviving family members of<br />
a deceased Veteran. Veterans can also<br />
get help with questions and filling out<br />
government forms. For more information<br />
contact Veteran Service Officer<br />
Jesse “Beau” Mayo at 409.787.2409.<br />
The <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> Veterans Service<br />
Office is located at 213 Market Street<br />
in Hemphill and is open Monday,<br />
Tuesday and Wednesday, from 8 a.m.<br />
to 4 p.m.<br />
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension<br />
Center – The Texas A&M AgriLife<br />
Extension Center works with the<br />
community through 4H programs,<br />
area school FFA members, educational<br />
programs and health awareness<br />
programs. The Extension Center<br />
sponsors a Livestock Show in April<br />
that is open to youngsters in 4H or<br />
FFA and are currently seeking more<br />
youth to become involved in their<br />
programs. Also, the Extension Center<br />
sponsored a Chili Cook Off that<br />
was held in December and will have<br />
an Ice Cream Social in the spring at<br />
the Farmers Market. AgriLife Extension<br />
Agent is Kent Powell, and the<br />
FCS Agent is Liz Espie. The Extension<br />
Center is located at 140 North<br />
Texas Street in Hemphill. For more<br />
information call 409.787.3752.<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> Youth Foundation<br />
– The <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> Youth Foundation<br />
organizes events for area youth<br />
including Play Days and the <strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Livestock show.<br />
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having a great atmosphere for visiting with family and friends while<br />
eating a delicious homecooked meal or just enjoying a nice beverage.<br />
Restaurant: 409-579-FOOD (3663) Open daily except Monday.<br />
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Business & Convention Center<br />
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RV Sites • Direct TV<br />
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Alphine Marina<br />
3840 Alpine Rd., Hemphill,TX<br />
409.625.3518<br />
www.toledo-bend.net/marina<br />
Byrd’s Nest RV & Cabins<br />
6300 Hwy 21 E., Hemphill, TX<br />
409.625.1901<br />
Cliffside Lodge<br />
4465 Carters Ferry Rd. E.,<br />
Milam, TX<br />
832.298.0469<br />
Emerald Cove<br />
3495 Carters Ferry Rd. E.,<br />
Milam, TX<br />
409.625.1740<br />
www.emerald-cove.net<br />
Fin & Feather Lodge<br />
245 Fin & Feather Dr.,<br />
Hemphill, TX<br />
409.579.2056<br />
www.toledobend.net/feather<br />
Fisherman’s Village Lodge<br />
5518 Hwy 21 E., Hemphill, TX<br />
409.787.3138<br />
www.fishermansvillage.us<br />
Travel & Lodging<br />
Fox’s<br />
Lodge & Marina<br />
(409) 579-3232 • www.toledo-bend.net/fox<br />
5 Cabins with full kitchens<br />
RV site with full hookup<br />
Gas on the water<br />
Fox’s Lodge and Marina<br />
159 Fox’s Lodge, Hemphill, TX<br />
409.579.3232<br />
www.toledo-bend.net/fox<br />
Gibson Point Vacation Rental<br />
276 E. L at Moran Crossing,<br />
Milam, TX<br />
409.625.1375<br />
God’s Country Sportsmen’s<br />
RV Park<br />
9392 FM Hwy 87 S.,<br />
Hemphill, TX<br />
409.579.2621<br />
www.toledobend.net/rv/<br />
Harborlight<br />
Campground & Marina<br />
3150 Palo Gaucho Crossing,<br />
Hemphill, TX<br />
409.787.3212<br />
www.harborlightmarina.com<br />
Brookeland KOA-Sam Rayburn<br />
505 CR 212, Brookland, TX<br />
800.502.1612<br />
Covered Boat Slips with electricity<br />
Greg Crafts Guide and Cottages<br />
Huxley Bay off Hwy. 366<br />
to CR 2788<br />
936.368.7151<br />
Holly Park Marina<br />
3000 Carters Ferry Rd. E.,<br />
Milam, TX<br />
409.625.4424<br />
www.hollyparkmarina.com<br />
Lowes Creek Park<br />
105 Lowes Creek, Hemphill, TX<br />
409.787.2600<br />
www.lowescreek.com<br />
Mid-Lake Kampground<br />
3636 Palo Gaucho Crossing,<br />
Hemphill, TX<br />
409.625.4611<br />
www.midlakecampground.com<br />
Mill Creek Grocery & Bait<br />
658 Spur 165, Brookland, TX<br />
409.698.2650<br />
Newell’s Fishing World<br />
140 Newell Loop, Milam, TX<br />
409.625.4928<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong><br />
Paradise Point Marina<br />
648 Paradise Loop, Hemphill<br />
409.579.3075<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> Lake Inn<br />
6500 Hwy 21 E., Hemphill, TX<br />
409.625.3747<br />
Six Mile Marina & RV Park<br />
200 Six Mile Marina Loop,<br />
Hemphill, TX<br />
409.579.9898<br />
www.toledo-bend.net/sixmile<br />
Sportsman’s Marina and Cafe<br />
9848 Hwy. 87 S., Hemphill, TX<br />
409.579.2276<br />
Pendleton Harbor Marina<br />
405 Clubhouse Dr. off Hwy 21 E.<br />
409.625.4912<br />
Toledo Bend B&B<br />
203 Becker Lane, Hemphill, TX<br />
409.625.1093<br />
Castreaux Camp and La Casita<br />
Playcation Shores S., Milam, TX<br />
337.296.3103<br />
Quiet<br />
Secluded<br />
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Fin & Feather Resort<br />
Peaceful<br />
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Toledo Bend Lake<br />
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Toledo Bend Lake<br />
The legendary quote “everything is bigger in Texas” has often been<br />
stated for a number of reasons; big hats, big hair, and big homes, just<br />
to name a few. But now this “state credential” has become much more<br />
fascinating. Why? Because the subject is largely at home in <strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong>.<br />
The Toledo Bend Lake, a 185,000 surface acre impoundment, made<br />
lake history in early 2015 by becoming the #1 top bass fishery in the<br />
United States, according to Bassmaster’s magazine. But just because<br />
this is the first time Toledo Bend Lake has garnered the top spot, according<br />
to Bassmaster’s, it has never ranked below #15. Previous rankings<br />
by the magazine were #15 in 2014, #10 in 2013, and #15 in 2012.<br />
However big and abundant bass are not the only reason that Toledo<br />
Bend Lake is remarkable. The size of the lake is exceptional as well. It<br />
is the largest man-made body of water in (or partly in) Texas, it’s the<br />
largest in the South, and fifth largest in surface acres in the U.S.<br />
Toledo Bend Lake is a reservoir on the <strong>Sabine</strong> River nestled between<br />
the state line of Texas and Louisiana. Its shoreline is approximately<br />
1,250 miles. The reservoir is 65 miles in length, ten miles in<br />
maximum width, and maximum 110 feet at maximum depth. Water<br />
volume is 4,447,000 acre feet. The lake borders land in <strong>Sabine</strong>, Shelby,<br />
Panola and Newton Counties in Texas, and <strong>Sabine</strong> and DeSoto Parishes<br />
in Louisiana.<br />
In 1963, land acquisitions began for the reservoir as a joint project<br />
between the Texas and Louisiana River Authorities. The Toledo<br />
Bend Dam spillway and power plant project launched in 1964 for the<br />
primary purpose of water supply, hydroelectric power generation, and<br />
recreation. The closure of the earthen embankment and impoundment<br />
of water began in 1966 and the power plant opened operation in early<br />
1969.<br />
The Reservoir is the only public water conservation and hydroelectric<br />
power plant that has been established without federal participation<br />
in its permanent financing.<br />
While the lake garners many accolades for its bass fishing, there are<br />
ample other fishing species for an angler’s enjoyment such as crappie,<br />
bream, white bass, stripers and catfish.<br />
The Toledo Bend Lake area is also a great place for additional outdoor<br />
activities including both public and private facilities for camping,<br />
boating, swimming, picnicking, hiking and sightseeing.<br />
Sam Rayburn Lake<br />
Sam Rayburn Lake is a reservoir that borders <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> and is<br />
fed by the Angelina River, the major tributary of the Neches River.<br />
Although originally known as McGee Bend Dam and Reservoir, the<br />
88th Congress in September 1963 adopted a special resolution changing<br />
the reservoir’s name to Sam Rayburn Dam and Reservoir. The resolution<br />
was made in honor of then recently deceased House Speaker<br />
Sam Rayburn, a long-time proponent of soil and water conservation.<br />
Dedication ceremonies were held May 8, 1965. Today the reservoir is<br />
operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.<br />
Construction of the reservoir began September 7, 1956 and opened<br />
operations on March 29, 1965. The purposes of the reservoir were<br />
to provide flood control, hydroelectric power generation and water<br />
conservation. Construction costs, including recreation facilities, were<br />
approximately $66 million.<br />
Sam Rayburn is approximately 79 miles long and is the largest reservoir<br />
situated completely in Texas. The lake stretches over 600 miles<br />
of shoreline, and its surface area is 114,500 acres. Water volume of the<br />
lake is 3,997,600 acre feet and surface elevation is 164 feet.<br />
“Big Sam,” as it is affectionately known by local residents and frequent<br />
visitors, is a popular recreational lake that gets considerable attention<br />
due to its close proximity to larger metropolitan areas such as<br />
Beaumont and Houston, Texas.<br />
In addition to sharing <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> with Toledo Bend Lake, Big<br />
Sam also shares in some very notable fishing achievements. A survey<br />
of the top 100 best bass fishing lakes in the United States by Bassmaster’s<br />
magazine, this big lunker lake earned a top spot, securing fifth<br />
place in the survey. In previous survey years the lake garnered second<br />
place in 2013, 26th in 2014, and 19th in 2012.<br />
This “fish on” lake is home to over 300 fishing tournaments per<br />
year. Numerous tournament trail anglers “cut their teeth” on Rayburn.<br />
Yet bass are not the only fish species that are abundant in the reservoir.<br />
Other species that are excellent year-round include crappie, catfish,<br />
hybrid striped bass, bluegill and redear bream.<br />
The beautiful impoundment is also a popular destination for boating,<br />
waterskiing, and swimming. Other enjoyable outdoor activities<br />
on and near the lake, include birdwatching, nature hiking and driving<br />
the scenic roads around the lake.<br />
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Parks/Recreation<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> National Forest<br />
Located in the piney woods of east Texas, the 160,656-acre <strong>Sabine</strong> National Forest<br />
is the easternmost of the four national forests in Texas and forms part of the<br />
boundary between Texas and Louisiana. The forest is situated on the western slopes<br />
of the <strong>Sabine</strong> River watershed within <strong>Sabine</strong>, San Augustine, Shelby, Jasper, and<br />
Newton counties. Of that total acreage, the largest majority, 95,410 acres, is situated<br />
in <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />
The eastern part of the <strong>Sabine</strong> National Forest outlines the Toledo Bend Reservoir.<br />
Recreation developments adjacent to Toledo Bend Reservoir are extensive.<br />
Private facilities range from fish camps, with marinas and primitive camping, to<br />
highly developed lodge and motel type facilities. Outdoor recreation opportunities<br />
in the <strong>Sabine</strong> National Forest include fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, horseback<br />
riding, and mountain biking. There are approximately 51 private facilities on the<br />
Texas side of Toledo Bend Reservoir.<br />
Trail Between the Lakes<br />
The Trail Between the Lakes is a 28-mile hiking trail extends from Lakeview<br />
Recreation Area on Toledo Bend Reservoir to Highway 96 near the easternmost<br />
part Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The trail is located entirely on U.S. Forest Service<br />
property. The trails woodland trails are open to bicycles and horseback riders.<br />
Most of the Trail Between the Lakes lies on gently rolling terrain that crosses small<br />
streams, most of which have no bridges. Hiking is at its best in the early spring and<br />
fall when the forest is filled with blossoms and colorful leaves.<br />
Indian Mounds Wilderness Area<br />
Located within the <strong>Sabine</strong> National Forest is the Indian Mounds Wilderness<br />
Area. The Texas Wilderness Act of 1984 designated 34,000 acres of National Forest<br />
Land as wilderness. Indian Mounds Wilderness totals 12,369 acres of the original<br />
designated acres. In this area, the southern pine beetle has been allowed to follow<br />
its natural course with certain limitations and thus, approximately 8,500 acres have<br />
been impacted over the last five years. The wilderness area has been managed to<br />
remain in a natural. Visitors to the area should be aware of the possibility of falling<br />
trees due to standing dead timber from the pine beetle infestations.<br />
Red Hills Lake<br />
Red Hills Lake is a short distance from the Toledo Bend Reservoir. This 19-<br />
acre recreational lake was completed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in<br />
1940. The picturesque area offers camping, fishing, and swimming. Red Hills Lake<br />
is open in the spring.<br />
Libraries<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> is home to two outstanding libraries:<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong><br />
Hemphill’s<br />
Dr. Don G. Mann Memorial Park<br />
On FM 944, east of Texas 87 intersection.<br />
Walking Track, Picnic Tables,<br />
Tennis Courts, Basketball Court,<br />
Children’s Playground and Pavilion<br />
Pineland’s Katherine Sage Temple Park<br />
Located on Maple Street<br />
on the western side of the city.<br />
Baseball Diamonds, Tennis Courts,<br />
Basketball Court, Pavilion,<br />
Amphitheater Stage,<br />
Children’s Playground, Picnic Tables,<br />
and Swimming Pool<br />
J.R. Huffman Public Library on Hwy. 87 in Hemphill<br />
is a modern library with a variety of resources and books<br />
available. The library also has a theater which is available<br />
to groups for public presentations. Library phone:<br />
409.787.4829.<br />
Arthur Temple Sr. Memorial Library on FM 83 in Pineland<br />
has been open since 1969. Recently underwent major<br />
renovation and expansion projects. This library also has<br />
the Payne Meeting Room available to the public for meetings,<br />
presentations, etc. Library phone: 409.584.2546.<br />
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Pastor<br />
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Rosevine United Pentecostal Church<br />
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Pastor Derek Hicks<br />
WORSHIP SCHEDULE<br />
SUNDAY:<br />
Bible Study 9:00 a.m.<br />
Morning Worship 10:15 a.m.<br />
Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.<br />
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Six Mile<br />
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Growing churches love,<br />
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Sunday: Sunday School 9:45am; Morning Worship 11:00am,<br />
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD<br />
HARVEST ASSEMBLY OF<br />
GOD: Bill Shafer, PO Box<br />
128, Hemphill, TX 75948,<br />
409.787.4337<br />
PINELAND ASSEMBLY OF<br />
GOD, Andy & Andrea James,<br />
1111 Temple Road, Pineland, TX<br />
75968, 409.584.2896<br />
BAPTIST<br />
ANTIOCH MISSIONARY BAP-<br />
TIST, Don Snider, 4884 Private<br />
Road 6180, Jasper, TX 75951,<br />
409.289.5961<br />
BETHEL CHAPEL BAPTIST, Dr.<br />
David Digmon, PO Box 777, Pineland,<br />
TX 75968, 409.584.2461<br />
BETHANY BAPTIST, Robert<br />
Shaddock, PO Box 7, Milam,<br />
TX 75959 409.625.4941, Email:<br />
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BETHANY MISSIONARY<br />
BAPTIST, Terry Lott, 455 Davis<br />
Lane, Bronson, TX 75930,<br />
936.275.5406<br />
BROOKELAND MISSION-<br />
ARY BAPTIST, Gary Harper, PO<br />
Box 41, Brookeland, TX 75931,<br />
409.698.2865<br />
CAMP GROUNDS BAPTIST,<br />
Rusty Hammett, PO Box 4, Milam,<br />
TX 75959<br />
CAMP SPRINGS MISSIONARY<br />
BAPTIST, Vacant, PO Box 218,<br />
Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
CEDAR GROVE BAPTIST, c/o<br />
Ms. Lovey Archie, Route 1 Box<br />
1650, Hemphill, TX 75948, work<br />
#: 409.787.3300<br />
EAST MAYFIELD BAPTIST,<br />
Ron Dunn, PO Box 357, Hemphill,<br />
TX 75948, 409.787.3349<br />
FAIRDALE BAPTIST, Forest<br />
“Bo” Owens, 4820 Fairdale<br />
Road, Hemphill, TX 75948,<br />
409.579.3388, Email: bro.bo@<br />
hotmail.com, Email: office@<br />
fairdale.org<br />
FIRST BAPTIST, HEMPHILL,<br />
Derek Hicks, PO Box 68, Hemphill,<br />
TX 75948, 409.787.3380, Email:<br />
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FIRST BAPTIST, PINELAND,<br />
Vacant, PO Box 275, Pineland,<br />
TX 75968, 409.584.2576<br />
Church Directory<br />
FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY<br />
BAPTIST, Michael Dickerson<br />
11500 Highway 87 North, Milam,<br />
TX 75959, 409.625.0844<br />
GENEVA BAPTIST, Buddy Pratt,<br />
PO Box 643, Timpson, TX 75975,<br />
936.275.7131<br />
HEMPHILL MISSIONARY<br />
BAPTIST, Wesley Pate, PO<br />
Box 326, Bronson, TX 75930,<br />
409.586.3051<br />
MACEDONIA BAPTIST<br />
CHURCH, HEMPHILL, Joe Gilbert,<br />
512 West Martin Luther King,<br />
Jasper, TX 75951, 214.718.0566<br />
NEW BEGINNINGS COMMU-<br />
NITY BAPTIST, Wayne Alford,<br />
4915 Plainview Road, Pineland,<br />
TX 75968, 409.586.4501<br />
NEW HOPE BAPTIST, George<br />
Ross, 200 New Hope Drive, Milam,<br />
TX 75959, 409.625.4223,<br />
Email: gwross32@gmail.com<br />
OAK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH,<br />
Bret Jay, PO Box 170, Hemphill,<br />
TX 75948, 936.275.6387<br />
RAYBURN PARKWAY BAP-<br />
TIST, Russ Polson, 403 North<br />
Peachtree Street, Jasper, TX<br />
75951, 409.594.8766<br />
ROSEVINE MISSIONARY<br />
BAPTIST, Cliff Durham, 655<br />
Rosevine Drive, Bronson, TX<br />
75930, 936.288.1958<br />
SIX MILE BAPTIST, Eddye<br />
Sunday, 9575 Highway 87<br />
South, Hemphill, TX 75948,<br />
409.489.3781, Email: eddye_cherie@windsteam.net<br />
YELLOWPINE MACEDONIA<br />
BAPTIST, T A “Tracy” Lane, PO<br />
Box 65, Pineland, TX 75968,<br />
409.584.1144, 409.382.8765,<br />
Email: lane6583@yahoo.com<br />
CATHOLIC<br />
ST. PIUS I CATHOLIC, Father<br />
Maria Susai Alvula, 309 Starr<br />
Street, Hemphill, TX 75948,<br />
409.787.4189<br />
CHURCH OF CHRIST<br />
HEMPHILL CHURCH OF<br />
CHRIST , c/o Pam Haveron, PO<br />
Box 1923, Hemphill, TX 75948,<br />
409.625.0818<br />
JOHNSON THOMAS CHURCH<br />
OF CHRIST, Perry Lamb, 840<br />
Thomas Johnson Road, Hemphill,<br />
TX 75948, 409.787.1255<br />
PINELAND CHURCH OF<br />
CHRIST , Larry Bilbo, 10434<br />
FM 83, Pineland, TX 75968,<br />
409.584.2121<br />
CHURCH OF GOD<br />
HEMPHILL CHURCH OF GOD,<br />
c/o Johnnie Mae Smith, 200<br />
Reeves Road, Milam, TX 75959,<br />
409.625.1600<br />
ROSEVINE CHURCH OF<br />
GOD, Floyd Wright, 3970 Alpine<br />
Road, Hemphill, TX 75948,<br />
936.201.7415, 409.625.4757<br />
STRICKLAND CROSS-<br />
ING CHURCH OF GOD,<br />
Charles Moody, 2971 Beckom<br />
Road, Hemphill, TX 75948,<br />
409.787.3427, Email: chrlsmoody@yahoo.com<br />
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST<br />
OF LATTER DAY SAINTS<br />
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST<br />
OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, Ronnie<br />
Watts, 2066 FM 3184, Shelbyville,<br />
TX 75973, 936.368.2966,<br />
Email: rgwatts60@wildblue.net<br />
METHODIST<br />
BRONSON FIRST UNITED<br />
METHODIST & LIBERTY<br />
SPRINGS UNITED METHOD-<br />
IST, Pam Lundberg, 224 CR 404,<br />
Etoile, TX 75944, 936.854.3007,<br />
832.401.9334<br />
FIRST UNITED METHOD-<br />
IST, Grant Barnes, PO Box<br />
287, Hemphill, TX 75948,<br />
409.787.2183, 409.787.2181,<br />
214.4228624, Email: fumchemp@<br />
valornet.com, gbarnes52@yahoo.<br />
com<br />
FREE METHODIST, Matthew<br />
Mote, PO Box 230, Hemphill,<br />
TX 75948, 409.787.3820,<br />
936.201.7967, Email: matthew_<br />
mote@yahoo.com<br />
MCMAHAN CHAPEL UNITED<br />
METHODIST CHURCH, Carol<br />
Postell, Route 2, Box 436, San Augustine,<br />
TX 75972, 936.288.0477,<br />
Email: postellcarol@yahoo.com<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong><br />
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MILAM<br />
CHAPEL & PINE<br />
GROVE UNITED METHODIST,<br />
Sarah Porter, 612 Davis Street,<br />
Lufkin, TX 75904, 936.238.8688,<br />
Email: s_porter63@yahoo.com<br />
PENTECOSTAL<br />
FIRST PENTECOSTAL,<br />
Billy Hennigan, PO Box<br />
1583, Hemphill, TX 75948,<br />
318.256.2560<br />
PINEPARK UNITED PENTE-<br />
COSTAL, Rex White, 4701 Highway<br />
184, Hemphill, TX 75948,<br />
409.787.2470<br />
ROSEVINE UNITED PENTE-<br />
COSTAL, Gordon Simmons,<br />
8285 Gravelhill Road, Bronson,<br />
TX 75930, 936.275.2871<br />
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST<br />
SEVENTH DAY ADVEN-<br />
TIST, Bob Beaty, PO Box<br />
1130, Hemphill, TX 75948,<br />
409.787.3243<br />
NONDENOMINALTIONAL,<br />
INTERDENOMINATIONAL<br />
AND OTHER DENOMINA-<br />
TIONS<br />
BRONSON REVIVAL CENTER,<br />
Pat Jacks, PO Box 75, Bronson,<br />
TX 75930, 409.586.3202<br />
COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP<br />
INTERDENOMINATION-<br />
AL, B T Skelton, 301 Hillcrest<br />
Drive, Hemphill, TX 75948,<br />
409.579.2623<br />
THE ARK, David Barnett, 4461<br />
Temple Road, North, Pineland, TX<br />
75968, 936.240.1391, Email: david.barnett@energytransfer.com,<br />
Carita Barnett, 936.201.8296, carbarn07@yahoo.com<br />
TURNING POINT TABER-<br />
NACLE, Michael Wright, 1189<br />
Centerview Road, Pineland, TX<br />
75968, 409.381.9102<br />
WORD OF TRUTH FAMI-<br />
LY CHURCH, Frank Ebarb,<br />
PO Box 636, Many, LA 71449,<br />
Gary & Jeanette Golden, PO<br />
Box 100, Hemphill, TX 75948,<br />
409.787.4231, Email: golden001@windstream.net<br />
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Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum<br />
“Everything shook,” “the house was vibrating,” “two loud booms,”<br />
“things falling from the sky.” These were just a few of the expressions<br />
echoed throughout East Texas on that fateful day of February 1, 2003.<br />
The NASA Space Shuttle Columbia was in its final moments of completing<br />
the mission in space when it violently exploded upon reentering<br />
the earth’s atmosphere. At approximately 8:59 a.m. EST, over the skies<br />
of East Texas and the dense woods of <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Space Shuttle Columbia<br />
disintegrated on its landing descent to Kennedy Space Center. The<br />
Columbia crew were returning home having completed a microgravity<br />
research mission, STS 107.<br />
On board for the mission were astronauts Rick Husband, Mission Commander;<br />
William “Willie” McCool, Pilot; David Brown, Mission Specialist;<br />
Kalpana “KC” Chawla, Mission Specialist; Laurel Clark, Mission<br />
Specialist; Michael Anderson, Payload Specialist; and Ilan Ramon, Payload<br />
Specialist.<br />
The cause of the accident was later discovered to<br />
have been the result of a small piece of foam insulation<br />
which came off the main fuel tank seconds into the<br />
shuttle’s launch. NASA officials disregarded the incident<br />
because debris falls off at every launch, but they<br />
were unaware of the extent of the damage.<br />
On the return voyage, the shuttle must puncture back through the atmosphere<br />
at a speed of 17,200 mph. Such high speed against the thick layers<br />
Becca Tatum<br />
Museum Curator<br />
Remembering Columbia<br />
of the atmosphere creates friction, and that friction causes heating to over<br />
3,000 degrees. The result of this intense heat created a hole in the craft’s<br />
fuselage then causing the shuttle to burst into tiny pieces.<br />
As federal agents began the complex process of mobilization in East Texas following the<br />
incident, the citizens of Hemphill and <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> took immediate action. Volunteers from<br />
all over the county poured into Hemphill to walk the woods in search of Columbia’s remains<br />
including the bodies of the crew. All seven crew members were recovered in <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />
The recovery effort remains the largest in the history of the United States. Over 25,000<br />
people helped in the effort. Volunteers provided at no charge three meals a day for 16 days to<br />
about 10,000 responders.<br />
And then there were nine. Two more heroes became casualties in the days to follow the Columbia<br />
disaster. A helicopter search crew encountered engine problems and crashed in <strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong>. Of the five people that were on board the helicopter, pilot Jules “Buzz” Mier, Jr. and<br />
Texas Forest Service employee Charles Krenek, were killed in the crash.<br />
The Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum opened to the public February 1, 2011. The museum<br />
was made possible by the generous donations of many, especially that of Mr. Albert “Al” Smith, who<br />
donated the money for the construction of the building. The purpose of the museum is to pay tribute<br />
to Columbia’s 28 missions, especially that of STS 107, and to the searchers who lost their lives in the<br />
recovery efforts.<br />
A designated area with extensively detailed displays honoring the astronauts, as well as Mier and<br />
Krenek, are filled with items donated by the hero’s families. Joshua 1:6-9.<br />
The NASA museum also features a digital learning center, a theatre, and simulators to capture the<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong><br />
Columbia crew members (pictured from left) are Mission<br />
Specialist David Brown, M.D.; Commander Rick Husband;<br />
Mission Specialist Laurel Blair Salton Clark, M.D.; Mission<br />
Specialist Kalpana Chawla, Ph.D.; Mission Specialist<br />
Michael P. Anderson; Pilot William C. McCool; and Payload<br />
Specialist llan Ramon.<br />
imagination of all ages. The museum is open to the public Monday through Saturday 10<br />
Pictured top: Helicopter pilot Jules “Buzz”<br />
a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays, and is located at 375<br />
Mier, Jr.; Bottom: Helicopter crew member<br />
Charles Krenek of the Texas Forest<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> Street in Hemphill. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students. Group rates are<br />
available. For more information, call 409.787.4827, or go to www.nasacolumbiamuseum. Service.<br />
com<br />
Editor’s Note: We want to thank Museum Curator Becca Tatum whom imparted great detail and dedication to the museum’s purpose.<br />
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Historical Look<br />
The Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto is generally accepted<br />
by historians as having brought an expedition to Texas<br />
around the time of 1541, and then French explorer Lois<br />
Juchereau de St. Denis, was recognized as having explored<br />
the area of East Texas about the time of 1704.<br />
Early documentation for the person or persons, as well as<br />
the reason for having named the area <strong>Sabine</strong> is not available.<br />
Historians have made attempts to locate information<br />
on the documentation, however it is believed that the information<br />
is lost. But collectively, historians believe that the<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> River is the source for naming the area. The name<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> is Sabina in Spanish which means “cypress.”<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> is one of the original counties of Texas<br />
established by the Constitution of the Republic of Texas in<br />
1836.<br />
Beginning in 1835, the provisional government of Texas<br />
passed an ordinance and decree that created the Municipality<br />
of <strong>Sabine</strong>.<br />
This ordinance, which is detailed in its description of the<br />
early area, dictates the original boundary lines of <strong>Sabine</strong><br />
Municipality. A partial description of the boundary reads:<br />
... “thence in a southwestern direction to the Big Prairie on<br />
the Ayish Bayou; thence down the said Ayish Bayou to the<br />
mouth of Bear Creek; thence in a south easterly direction to<br />
the head of Little Cow Bayou; thence down said Cow Bayou<br />
to its junction with <strong>Sabine</strong> River; thence up said river to the<br />
beginning; and known by the same name of THE SABINE<br />
DISTRICT, shall be and is hereby created and made a separate<br />
Municipality; by the name of SABINE, with all the<br />
privileges and immunities of other Municipalities of Texas.”<br />
Then in 1836, Section 6 of the Constitution of the Republic<br />
of Texas provided that certain “Precincts” would have<br />
representation in the Congress of the Republic. <strong>Sabine</strong> was<br />
one of these 23 precincts, later to become known as the<br />
“original 23 counties” in Texas.<br />
The <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> seat was originally located at Milam,<br />
then following a survey and two elections in 1858, the<br />
county seat was moved Hemphill. The town of Hemphill<br />
was named after the former Supreme Court Justice John<br />
Hemphill. In 1875 a fire destroyed the courthouse and in<br />
1906 a new courthouse was constructed. In 1909 fire destroyed<br />
the top floor of the building and additional remodeling<br />
was completed in 1938. Since that time, the courthouse<br />
has had additional structural updates.<br />
The <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> Courthouse was designated as a Texas<br />
Historic Landmark by the Texas Historical Commission in<br />
1981.<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong><br />
History of the <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> Jail Museum<br />
The first all brick <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> Jail was completed in<br />
1904. The brick were handmade from the kiln of Henry W.<br />
Huffman. This was the county’s jail from 1904 until 1983<br />
when a new facility, the Blan Greer Criminal Justice Center<br />
opened.<br />
In 1986, the <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> Historical Commission received<br />
authority to restore the old jail and operate it as a<br />
county historical museum. The Jail Museum opened on<br />
November 11, 1987.<br />
The jail houses an indoor hanging facility, one of just<br />
a few still existing in the nation. There is only one confirmed<br />
hanging that took place in this original jail and a<br />
piece of the rope used in that hanging is on display in the<br />
Speights-Boswell-Vanderbilt Room of the museum. Entering<br />
the “Bull Run,” visitors can view the original trapdoor,<br />
once located below the jail’s hanging noose.<br />
In 1924 Texas dissolved the death penalty by hanging<br />
and modifications were made to the trapdoor installing rebar<br />
and sealing the opening with cement.<br />
Since the opening of the Jail Museum, descendants of<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> county families and friends have donated family<br />
treasures and artifacts to the museum for visitors to view.<br />
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Starr Funeral Home<br />
“Where Families Come First!”<br />
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Sam Rayburn Reservoirs in <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Texas. We are proud to serve<br />
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510 Starr Street, Hemphill<br />
409-787-3331
Gaines-Oliphint House<br />
The Gaines-Oliphint House is one of<br />
the earliest Pre-Republic, Anglo Amercian<br />
structures in Texas. This house is<br />
the only surviving structure of the early<br />
settlement of Pendelton. It was located<br />
on James Gaines’s large plantation and<br />
ferry-tavern enterprise on the <strong>Sabine</strong><br />
River crossing of the El Camino Real.<br />
This road, first blazed through Texas by<br />
the Spanish in 1691, was used by many<br />
Anglo-American colonists entering the<br />
frontier from Louisiana.<br />
The two story, double-pen, hand hewed<br />
log structure was built in the early 1800s<br />
by James D. Taylor Gaines. It was identical<br />
to the Gaines Ferrying House he built<br />
for himself at the <strong>Sabine</strong> River crossing.<br />
This house was apparently built for his<br />
third wife’s parents, the Edmond Norris’,<br />
so that they might live in the vicinity<br />
when visiting. Later his cousin,<br />
Susan Jackson, lived with her family<br />
in the house. The Gaines Ferry site was<br />
inundated by the waters of the Toledo<br />
Bend Reservoir in the late 1960s. The<br />
Gaines-Oliphint House, an exceptionally<br />
fine example of early Texas architecture,<br />
is all that remains of this early Nineteenth<br />
century settlement.<br />
Location: From the <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Texas<br />
Courthouse in Hemphill, go one block<br />
east on Farm Road 83 (Worth Street),<br />
then turn left on north on State Hwy. 87<br />
for 7.0 miles to Milam, then right or east<br />
on State Hwy, 21 for 6.0 miles, then left<br />
or north on Cedar Grove Road (Pendleton<br />
Harbor) for 0.1 mile to stop sign, then<br />
right or east on Harbor Blvd. for 0.1 mile,<br />
then left or northwest on Ensign Drive<br />
for 0.2 mile. The Gaines-Oliphint House<br />
will be on the right.<br />
McMahan’s Chapel<br />
The oldest Methodist church having a<br />
continuous existence in Texas. Organized<br />
as a “Religious Society”, September,<br />
1833, at the home of Colonel Samuel<br />
McMahan by the Rev. James P. Stevenson<br />
(1808-1885), as a Methodist church<br />
July, 1834, by the Rev. Henry Stephenson.<br />
First building was completed in<br />
1839 by the Rev. Littleton Fowler and<br />
Historical Spots<br />
given the name of McMahan’s Chapel.<br />
Displaced by a new building in 1872 and<br />
again in 1900.<br />
Location: 5.5 miles west from Geneva on<br />
State Highway 21, 2 miles southwest to<br />
chapel.<br />
Las Borregas Camp Site<br />
Las Borregas Creek formed east line<br />
of Spain’s 1794 grant to J. I. Pifermo,<br />
first landowner in present <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />
Upstream, about 1800 at Jack Cedar<br />
Crossing of Crow Ferry Road, Spain<br />
had an army Post to protect settlers and<br />
travelers. The “Father of Texas”, Stephen<br />
F. Austin, spent his first night (July 16,<br />
1821) in Texas on this creek.<br />
Location: State Highway 21 and State<br />
Highway 87 intersection, west side of<br />
Milam.<br />
Gaines Memorial Bridge<br />
Named by the Highway Departments<br />
of Louisiana and Texas in honor of two<br />
brothers: James Gaines, who owned and<br />
operated a ferry here, 1819 to 1844, and<br />
was a signer of the Texas Declaration<br />
of Independence, and General Pendleton<br />
Gaines, an officer of the U.S. Army,<br />
prominent in Louisiana history, and who<br />
was stationed near here in 1836 to observe<br />
the campaign in Texas.<br />
Location: Seven miles east of Milam on<br />
State Highway 21.<br />
El Lobanillo<br />
Pueblo of Gil Ybarbo (1729-1809),<br />
where his ill mother and other refugees<br />
remained when Spain evacuated colonists<br />
from western Louisiana and East<br />
Texas in 1773. Granted to Juan Ignacio<br />
Pifermo, and inherited in early 1800s by<br />
John Maximillian (1778?-1866), this is<br />
now Known as the oldest continuously<br />
occupied site in East Texas.<br />
Location: State Highway 21, near post<br />
office, Geneva.<br />
The Causey House<br />
The Causey House was thought to have<br />
been built in the 1830s by Benjamin F.<br />
Bryant, who was from Georgia. This<br />
home was originally constructed on land<br />
between Palo Gaucho and Nichols Creek<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong><br />
The Causey House<br />
about five miles south of Milam. Owners<br />
of the home were Bryant, Henry Nichols,<br />
A.C. Gomer, George Causey and Vic and<br />
Celeste Waller. The Waller’s then donated<br />
the home to Milam Settler’s Day<br />
Organization. The organization moved<br />
the Causey home to the old Milam town<br />
square where it has remained since the<br />
mid-1990s.<br />
The El Camino Real De Los Tejas<br />
The El Camino Real De Los Tejas is a<br />
National Historic Trail designated by the<br />
National Park Service.<br />
The trail spans from present day Mexico<br />
City to Nacogdoches, and then into Louisiana<br />
border at the <strong>Sabine</strong> River, and then<br />
ends at Natchitoches, Louisiana. The<br />
Trail is 2,500 miles in length and was<br />
marked by Spanish explorers and missionaries<br />
in the 1700s, and was used as a<br />
trading route for Native Americans. The<br />
route follows Hwy. 21 in <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
through the town of Milam. Near the<br />
town of Milam is the Borregas Creek. It<br />
is noted in the journal of Stephen F. Austin<br />
that he spent his first night in what<br />
was to become Texas on the banks of<br />
Borregas Creek.<br />
Gaines Ferry<br />
Gaines Ferry crossed the <strong>Sabine</strong> River at<br />
what is now Hwy. 21 and the Pendleton<br />
Bridge. The ferry was originally in use<br />
about 1795 and known as the Chabanan<br />
Ferry. In 1819, the ferry was purchased<br />
by James Taylor Gaines and became<br />
known as the Gaines Ferry. Following<br />
the sale of the ferry by Gaines in 1843,<br />
the ferry became known as the Pendleton’s<br />
Ferry. The ferry was operational<br />
until 1937 when it was replaced by the<br />
Pendleton Bridge.<br />
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Economic Development<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong><br />
SABINE COUNTY - A DIVERSE PLACE<br />
WITH PLENTY OF PROMISE<br />
Nestled between two national forests and two large reservoirs lies an unpolished jewel known<br />
as <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Texas. Our county has many natural resources and much beauty with tall pine<br />
trees, rolling hills, and bright, clean waterways.<br />
Forestry has been a way of life for our citizens, both in logging and processing of pine and hardwood<br />
trees. The county includes 95,410 acres of national forest comprising thirty-nine percent<br />
of its landmass. Many other thousands of acres are owned by timber companies or private tree<br />
farmers. Georgia Pacific, formerly known as Temple Industries, is one of our largest employers.<br />
Our fine county schools have benefited from the revenue of timber sales, and oil and gas leases,<br />
to create modern state-of-the-art campuses.<br />
In 1964, life stared to change in <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> when construction began on the largest manmade<br />
body of water in Texas. That project transformed the <strong>Sabine</strong> River into Toledo Bend Lake<br />
and, once completed, left <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> with a large portion of the 1,264 miles of lakeshore<br />
frontage. In 2015, Toledo Bend Lake was named by Bassmasters <strong>Magazine</strong> as the number one<br />
ranked bass fishing lake in the nation. From this publicity, we are expecting large numbers of<br />
fishermen from across the country who will be bringing their business to <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> in search<br />
of that elusive sought after ten-pound lunker.<br />
An active group, the “Great East Texas Outdoor Association,” has been formed to promote <strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong>’s interaction with Toledo Bend Lake. Their goals include establishing a permanent<br />
tournament venue capable of handling large professional events and promoting outdoor recreation<br />
throughout the county.<br />
To the west, the Sam Rayburn Reservoir also touches our county. This water resource has been<br />
very attractive to people seeking a second home or retirement property. Tourism has been generated<br />
and continues to grow as an industry.<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>’s future growth expectations come from more than just the lakes, but also improvements<br />
in highway access along trucking routes such as Texas Highway 96, and in increased<br />
rail usage. As the Texas gulf coast benefits from the Panama Canal enlargement, we should see<br />
more commercial traffic and rail freight moving north and south though our county, mainly<br />
through Pineland and Bronson areas.<br />
Our county seat of Hemphill is poised for growth also. We hope we can take advantage of that<br />
increased traffic to entice industry and manufacturing with attached job opportunities. The county<br />
of <strong>Sabine</strong> recently installed a 196-foot Public Safety Communications Tower in Hemphill. The<br />
tower serves communication for law enforcement, emergency medical services, and volunteer<br />
fire departments. This new tower is self-supporting meaning it requires no guywires and it replaces<br />
the 35-year old guywire tower. The new antennas and coax cables achieve more coverage<br />
for radio communication. In addition, it allows for future growth for volunteer fire departments<br />
radio networks. The communications tower was made financially achievable in part via a grant a<br />
$100,000 from the Keeler Foundation, a part of the Temple Foundation.<br />
Our citizens are always our main asset and our communities are friendly and welcoming to<br />
all visitors. Even though our county is small with a full time population of 10,400, on any given<br />
weekend that number swells to 20,000 plus from visitors and second home owners. Our county<br />
seeks entrepreneurs with vision and desire. <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> will provide the scenery and surroundings<br />
and support for those efforts. Our future is bright.<br />
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38 <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>2016</strong>
Welcome From The Mayor<br />
City of Hemphill, Texas-<br />
A Home for a Day or a Lifetime<br />
Whether you are looking for a place to stay off the beaten path for a<br />
vacation or for a lifetime, you will find Hemphill, Texas one of the most<br />
welcoming and relaxing communities in the state. As mayor of the City<br />
of Hemphill, I would like to invite you to visit our city tucked away in the<br />
scenic Pineywoods of East Texas. Hemphill, founded in 1858, is the seat of<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>, a vast timber area. The City of Hemphill was incorporated<br />
in December of 1939.<br />
Today, Hemphill is a commercial center for lumber and a major gateway<br />
to the immense Toledo Bend Reservoir; therefore, it is a mecca for fishing,<br />
hunting, and water related activities. The Bassmaster Elite Series designated<br />
Toledo Bend Reservoir on the Louisiana-Texas border as a renowned<br />
fishery, and B.A.S.S. announced that the lake has earned the top spot on<br />
Bassmaster’s 100 Best Bass Lakes list. A gallows, more than 80 years old,<br />
is still in place in the four-cell county jail museum, and our city is home to<br />
the Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum.<br />
The City of Hemphill has a population of 1198 and is a General Law<br />
Type A municipality, which elects a mayor and five alderman at-large; in<br />
addition, the City operates under the City Manager form of government in<br />
Robert Hamilton<br />
Mayor<br />
City of<br />
Hemphill<br />
which the council passes legislation and policy and the City Manager implements the laws and policy; furthermore,<br />
the City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City. At the City of Hemphill, we are working to<br />
enhance the quality of life, to improve city services, and to provide transparent and accountable governance. Hemphill<br />
is located close to the border between Texas and Louisiana; therefore, we are close to the larger cities of Nacogdoches,<br />
Lufkin, Center, Beaumont, and Shreveport, Louisiana. Hemphill is surrounded by the <strong>Sabine</strong> National Forest and Toledo<br />
Bend Reservoir.<br />
The City of Hemphill owns its municipal utilities which are electric, water, natural gas, and sewer, and, as such, the<br />
city obtains revenue from these utilities as well as from general sales and use tax; therefore, the City does not currently<br />
assess a property tax. The City provides assistance to the JR Huffman Public Library, East <strong>Sabine</strong> Senior Services,<br />
Hemphill Housing Authority, the Hemphill Dixie League and the Hemphill Volunteer Fire Department, and the City<br />
provides four full-time police officers for police protection within the city limits.<br />
The City also provides garbage, animal control, parks, and solid waste disposal<br />
services. The City also prides itself in working with our state and other local governments<br />
as well as community organizations to make a better community for<br />
everyone. The City also has affordable housing and is also home to Hemphill<br />
I.S.D and <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> Hospital. The City has two health, rehabilitation,<br />
and nursing home facilities within minutes of the city center.<br />
At the City of Hemphill and in <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>, we take pride in the fact<br />
that our citizens are both friendly, helpful, and altruistic; for example,<br />
during the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, our citizens banded together<br />
to provide help and assistance to recovery workers and to help<br />
in the recovery. The City of Hemphill is definitely a unique community,<br />
but we also feel that our community is one of the most friendly, peaceful,<br />
and welcoming places in the state and nation that you can choose to visit or<br />
to live.<br />
Bring your family and friends for a day or for a lifetime.<br />
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City Officials/Information<br />
City Hall: PO Box 788 • 211 Starr Street • Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
409.787.2251 • Fax: 409.787.2259<br />
Email: cityhall@cityofhemphill.com • Website: www.hemphill.govoffice2.com<br />
City of<br />
Hemphill<br />
GOVERNMENT<br />
Mayor: Robert Hamilton<br />
City Council: Herb Rice, E.W. Ener, Ray Tomlinson,<br />
Lee M. Dutton, James Westbrook<br />
City Manager: Donald P. Iles, CPM<br />
Assistant City Manager: Laure A. Morgan, TRMC<br />
City Hall Phone: 409.787.2251<br />
Police Chief: Roger McBride<br />
Police Department Phone: 409.787.3446<br />
Fire Chief: Glen Chance<br />
Fire Marshall: Bill Barcheers<br />
Fire Department Phone: 409.787.2251<br />
City Water/Gas/Sewer Supervisor: Gaylon Eddings<br />
City Electrical Supervisor: Cecil Paul Mott<br />
City Maintenance Supervisor: Calvin “Lynn” Clark<br />
City Water Plant Supervisor: Donny Crowell<br />
UTILITIES<br />
Water: City of<br />
Hemphill<br />
Source:<br />
Electric: City of<br />
Hemphill<br />
Natural Gas: City of<br />
Hemphill<br />
Telephone: Windstream<br />
Ambulance: <strong>Sabine</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong><br />
Zip Code: 75948<br />
Airport: No<br />
Bus Service: No<br />
Rail Service: No<br />
J. Herbert Rice<br />
City Council<br />
Ray Tomlinson<br />
City Council<br />
E.W. Ener<br />
City Council<br />
Lee Dutton, Jr.<br />
City Council<br />
Council<br />
meetings<br />
held on<br />
the 3rd<br />
Tuesday<br />
of each<br />
month at<br />
5:30 p.m.<br />
Donald P. Iles,<br />
CPM<br />
City Manager<br />
Laure A.<br />
Morgan, TRMC<br />
Asst. City Manager<br />
City Secretary<br />
Municipal Judge<br />
Jamie Westbrook<br />
City Council<br />
Robert Hamilton<br />
City Mayor<br />
JR Huffman Public Library is a great place to visit and learn<br />
The library’s moto, “Building A Community of Readers,” is easy to see<br />
once inside the building. The library is filled with books and other resource<br />
materials for a wide variety of needs.<br />
The library opened its doors in Hemphill in 1994. It began as a grassroots<br />
effort by local residents and the generosity of Al and Pat Smith and<br />
the Temple Foundation. The Dr. W.T. Arnold, Sr. Theater is a wonderful<br />
addition to the library facility. It is dedicated to and named after long-time<br />
resident, Dr. William Thomas Arnold, Sr., who was the town physician for<br />
many years. Dr. Arnold died in 1937, and a generous donation from his<br />
children supplemented the funding for the theater.<br />
Library director is Vicky Ostrom and Assistant Library Director is Kathy<br />
Figat. Vicky is an avid puppeteer and gives lively puppet performances<br />
during the summer reading months at the library. These elaborately created<br />
puppets are all handmade by Vicky.<br />
The library’s vibrant atmosphere encourages learning for young readers<br />
and is inviting for all ages. It is located at 375 <strong>Sabine</strong> Street, and is<br />
open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call<br />
409.787.4829 or visit www.hemphilltxlibrary.com.<br />
JR Huffman Public Library Director Vicky Ostrom<br />
poses with some soft, but very fun friends! Vicky<br />
makes the puppets by hand and gives numerous<br />
puppet shows at the library during the children’s<br />
summer reading program.<br />
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409-787-4161<br />
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Hemphill ISD<br />
City of<br />
Hemphill<br />
HORNETS<br />
• Hemphill ISD has a long history of outstanding academic performance and our current Accountability<br />
rating of "Met Standard" includes a Distinguished Performances in HS Science and MS for<br />
Top 25% in Student Progress.<br />
• HISD Enrollment:932 (HHS 267; HMS 273; HES 392)<br />
• HISD offers a low tax rate of $1.04 and has no bond indebtedness<br />
• HISD is classified in the UIL as 3A<br />
• HISD excels in academic UIL placing 1st for 20 consecutive years,<br />
• HISD also bolsters an award-winning robotics program from elementary through HS<br />
• HISD athletes excel in Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Powerlifting, Track, Baseball, and Softball<br />
• A student can earn up to 24 dual credits in a variety of courses to include English, Math, Biology,<br />
History, Art, and many CTE courses<br />
• Certificates in Welding, Nurses Aid, and Phlebotomy<br />
• HISD honors our Veterans with an outstanding program each Veteran's day<br />
• HISD students perform annually at the Lions Club Christmas parade and program at the county<br />
courthouse<br />
MISSION STATEMENT<br />
The mission of the Hemphill Independent School District is to equip all students in a safe learning<br />
environment with the skills necessary to lead productive and satisfying lives.<br />
Committed to<br />
Excellence in Education<br />
ADMINISTRATION<br />
Superintendent: Reese Briggs<br />
Business Manager: Sally Butler<br />
HHS Principal: Marc Griffin<br />
HMS Principal: Jeremy McDaniel<br />
HES Principal: Susan Smith<br />
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Eye Care for You<br />
and Your Family<br />
Hemphill Eye Clinic<br />
Dr. Gary Golden, O.D.<br />
280 N. Oak Street, Hemphill<br />
409-787-3133<br />
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br />
All Major Credit Cards Excepted.<br />
The Latest Fashions in Eyewear<br />
Contacts<br />
Treatment of Glaucoma<br />
Auto H Home H Motorcycle<br />
Atv/RV/Boat H Commercial Property<br />
General Liability H Life & Health<br />
Worker’s Compensation<br />
Teresa Neal, ageNT<br />
PO Box 1864 H 104 <strong>Sabine</strong> Street<br />
Hemphill, TX 75948<br />
Open Monday - Friday 8-5<br />
Cell: 936-596-5884<br />
Office: 409-787-9048<br />
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White’s<br />
Kevin White<br />
Owner/Operator<br />
409-787-2382<br />
Complete Lube Service<br />
Stock & Custom Exhaust Systems<br />
Continental Batteries • Cooper Tires<br />
585 <strong>Sabine</strong> Street • Hemphill, TX<br />
Owners: James & Angela Wood<br />
Doing business since 1990.<br />
Dozer, Bobcat, Dump Truck<br />
& Trackhoe Service<br />
Rock, Crushed Concrete,<br />
House Pads, Driveways,<br />
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936-288-1579<br />
409-787-4931<br />
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Welcome From The Mayor<br />
Welcome to the City of Pineland and our little community.<br />
Pineland has a population of 850 residents. It is known as being a sawmill town because of the<br />
sawmill industry that evolved in the early 1900’s and is still home to Georgia-Pacific Lumber<br />
Products.<br />
The City of Pineland provides the Pineland Municipal Airport which is the only airport in<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />
We are proud of the Arthur Temple, Sr. Memorial Library which was established in 1969.<br />
Whether you’re checking out the latest bestseller, researching your term paper, getting homework<br />
help or using the internet, we have the resources and staff to help you find what you are<br />
looking for.<br />
The Katherine Sage Temple Park consist of 25 acres. It has a public swimming pool, covered<br />
basketball court, tennis courts, two baseball fields, playground equipment and a walking trail.<br />
The Pineland Volunteer Fire Department has 35 members. They have two fire engines, one<br />
tanker, one rescue truck, one medical truck and two brush trucks. PVFD is a very modern fire<br />
department with well trained firemen.<br />
Hope to see you soon in Pineland!!<br />
City of<br />
Pineland<br />
Robert Hamilton<br />
Mayor<br />
City Officials<br />
Tracy A. Lane<br />
City Council<br />
Lynn Leone<br />
City Council<br />
Sherrel Fears<br />
City Council<br />
Ronny Crowell<br />
City Council<br />
Joe Lane<br />
City Council/Fire Chief<br />
Jeff Richardson<br />
Police Chief<br />
Charles “Chuck” Corley<br />
City Manager<br />
CITY UTILITIES<br />
Water: City of Pineland<br />
Source: Ground Water<br />
Electric: Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative<br />
Natural Gas: City of Pineland<br />
Telephone: Windstream<br />
Ambulance: <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Bus Service: No<br />
Airport: Yes<br />
Zip Code: 75968<br />
PINELAND FIRE DEPARTMENT, pictured from left: David Grant, Fire Marshall;<br />
Dan Reeves, 1st Lt.; Christina Miller; Chad Miller; Kirbie Ford; Adam Smith,<br />
Captain; Bryan Smith, Dennis Lane, Asst. Chief (Cambri Lane); B.A. Fitzgerald,<br />
Pete Grant, Joseph Lane, Chief.<br />
CITY OFFICE: 409.584.2390 • POLICE DEPT.: 409.584.2390 • FIRE DEPT.: 409.584.1483<br />
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West <strong>Sabine</strong> ISD<br />
Tiger Country!<br />
A great place for your family!<br />
City of<br />
Pineland<br />
West <strong>Sabine</strong> ISD is located in the western 1/3 of <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>, includes five communities; Rosevine, Bronson,<br />
Plainview, Centerview, and Pineland. Our communities consist of homes at the end of a country lane to subdivision<br />
homes. WSISD affords country life at its finest although we are still only a short 60 minute drive from Lufkin and<br />
Nacogdoches or a 25 minute drive to Jasper. Families enjoy the slow pace of a country lifestyle deep in the heart of<br />
the “Pineywoods” where the cost of living is low! Property for building your dream house is available and affordable.<br />
For outdoor entertainment we have habitat in abundance for birdwatchers, and if you like boating or fishing,<br />
we are only minutes from Lake Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend Lake, Rio <strong>Sabine</strong>, and Bayou Ayish, where you<br />
can swim, ski, or just enjoy! In addition, <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> has some of the best hunting in all of Texas! The <strong>Sabine</strong><br />
National Forest, 26,000 acres in <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Tx. and extending into Jasper, Newton, Shelby and San Augustine<br />
Counties boasts some of the best outdoor recreational areas around. <strong>Sabine</strong> National Forest has 95,410 acres for the<br />
enjoyment of area residents as well as visitors. Primitive camping is permitted on the National Forest land unless<br />
posted otherwise. There are recreational areas and wilderness areas located in the <strong>Sabine</strong> National Forest. These<br />
areas are easily accessible and they are for the public to enjoy. For the people who love to get out in nature there is<br />
the Trail Between The Lakes located in the southern portion of <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>. The trail is a 28-mile hiking trail that<br />
winds through the <strong>Sabine</strong> National Forest. The Trail Between The Lakes extends from Lakeview Recreation Area<br />
on Toledo Bend Reservoir to US 96 within sight of the easternmost point of Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Hikers can<br />
see different plant communities; interesting topography, wildlife, beautiful scenery, and various forest management<br />
activities. The trail crosses roads at a number of locations, so it’s easy to plan shorter hikes of varying lengths.<br />
WSISD Curriculum<br />
With a broad and comprehensive curriculum, the district seeks to provide an exemplary education that prepares<br />
each student to succeed in an ever-changing world. Students can complete 24 to 27 hours of college credit via the<br />
District’s Dual Credit program with Angelina College. WSHS offers an array of elective courses, including band /<br />
music, computer courses, drama, and journalism.<br />
TEA Rating and School Report Card<br />
In the spring of 2015, West <strong>Sabine</strong> ISD received the Accountability rating of “MET STANDARD”.<br />
A SMALL, SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT<br />
District Enrollment 701 • Campus Population: WSHS–210;<br />
WSJH–155; WSES–338<br />
Campus Student to Teacher Ratio<br />
SECONDARY CAMPUS—11 Students to each Teacher<br />
WES—13 Students to each Teacher<br />
District Ethnicity<br />
African America–10.7%; Hispanic–4.2%; Native American–0.72%;<br />
Asian Pacific Islander–0.0%; Caucasian–80.6%; Two or more Races–3.7%<br />
Phone: 409.584.2655 • Fax: 409.584.2139 • On the Web: www.westsabine.net<br />
P.O. Box 869 Pineland, Texas 75968<br />
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Brookeland<br />
Texas
Brookeland<br />
Brookeland ISD<br />
Continuing our Tradition of Excellence<br />
Brookeland ISD is an excellent school district, and our faculty is dedicated to providing quality educational<br />
opportunities for all students. We are pleased to be a part of each child’s academic and social development.<br />
Brookeland is classified as a 2A school district, with a current enrollment of 420 students in grades Pre<br />
- K through 12. Faculty members work collaboratively to provide students with a strong academic foundation<br />
designed for post- graduate success. The district offers students dual credit courses for college credit<br />
hours, certifications through career technology programs, competition through UIL academics, and other<br />
enrichment activities. Overseeing these programs are the district administrators: Superintendent is Kevin<br />
McCugh, Principal is Charlotte Odom, Assistant Principal is David Burt, and Counselor is Stacy Gillis.<br />
In athletics, the district offers opportunities for boys and girls students. The boys and girls both compete<br />
in cross country, basketball, track, tennis, golf, and fishing teams, in addition to boys baseball and girls<br />
softball.<br />
The Brookeland community supports the students of the district in all school activities. In addition, the<br />
district hosts several special events to welcome families and community members to the school. Events include<br />
an Open House, Meet the Wildcats Pep Rally, Fall Fest, Grandparents Day lunch, community meals<br />
for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and a week of Homecoming activities each November to welcome back<br />
former Brookeland students.<br />
Information on the school district can be accessed on the internet at www.brookelandisd.net. The<br />
school is located at 187 Wildcat Walk,just off Loop 149 in Brookeland, less than a mile from Lake Sam<br />
Rayburn. Please feel free to stop by for a visit.<br />
Superintendent I AD:<br />
Kevin McCugh<br />
Secretary: Donna Cooper<br />
Telephone: 409.698.2677<br />
Ext. 200<br />
Principal: Charlotte Odom<br />
Secretary: Pam Dixon<br />
Telephone: 409.698.2413<br />
Ext. 206<br />
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SCHOOL OFFICIALS<br />
Assistant Principal: David Burt<br />
Secretary: Johna Trahan<br />
Telephone: 409.698.2152<br />
Ext. 207<br />
Counselor: Stacy Gillis<br />
Secretary: Pam Dixon<br />
Telephone: 409.698.2413<br />
Ext. 202<br />
DEPARTMENTS<br />
Business Manager: Renee Garcia<br />
Nurse: Dawn Moon<br />
Librarian: Jeannine Holmes<br />
Career Technology: Ashley Powell<br />
PEIMS: Dee Ann McClelland<br />
Special Programs: Brenda Lynch<br />
Technology Director: Mike DeFee<br />
Child Nutrition: Jamie McClelland<br />
Custodial Director: Tinacy Brooks<br />
Maintenance Director: Josh Bennett<br />
Transportation: Donna Cooper
Milam<br />
Texas
Milam<br />
Chamber Milam of “Red Commerce Mound” Members Texas<br />
Graceful woodland slopes<br />
in northern <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> draw you into<br />
the small town of Milam, Texas. But<br />
don’t let this little charming destination<br />
belie its vast and important footprint in<br />
<strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> or in the State of Texas for<br />
that matter.<br />
Located on Highway 21, known to be<br />
the oldest roadway on the North American<br />
continent, Milam is the oldest town<br />
in <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />
The first travelers on this historical<br />
United States Post Office – Milam, Texas<br />
route were Indians; Milam served as a<br />
trading location before white men came to Texas. Friendly Indian tribes from Natchez, Mississippi to Alto, Texas visited<br />
with each other in Milam when traveling the roadway in various seasons for hunting purposes.<br />
In the early 1700s when Spain was trying to lay claim to Texas, the King of Spain had a road built for his soldiers to<br />
travel over. The area was used as a campsite by the Spanish on the Old San Antonio Road and was known as Las Borregas.<br />
Stephen F. Austin spent his first night in Texas on the Borregas Creek and described the area as a red dirt mound, giving<br />
the town its original name. Thus, when John S. Roberts came from Louisiana and established a trading post in 1834,<br />
he named the area “Red Mound.”<br />
Milam, served as the county seat for <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> and was quite active in the Texas Revolution. In response to the<br />
call for soldiers for Sam Houston’s army, Benjamin Bryant of Milam raised a company known as <strong>Sabine</strong> Company,<br />
which joined the army at Groce’s Plantation.<br />
In 1835, the town’s name of Red Mound was changed to Milam in honor of Benjamin Rush Milam, a leading figure in<br />
the Texas Revolution. At that time the population of Milam was 3,600. The Milam Post Office is the oldest post office in<br />
Texas, having been established May 22, 1846, and has been in use ever since. While under the Republic of Texas, Milam<br />
was a port of entry with a custom’s collector. During the Civil War it became county headquarters for the Army of the<br />
Confederacy. Also, at one time, there were two large race tracks, inns and taverns in Milam. The new town of Milam<br />
served as the county seat of <strong>Sabine</strong> <strong>County</strong> from 1836 to 1858.<br />
Today, the population is about 1,480, according to the 2010 census. The area celebrates Milam Settlers Day annually<br />
to preserve the history of Milam. The two day<br />
event is held the weekend prior to Thanksgiving.<br />
Milam Settlers Day is free to attend and has<br />
craft and food booths, and entertainment. Funds<br />
raised from the event are used for the upkeep<br />
of the Causey House, El Camino Park, and the<br />
Milam Cemetery. Also, funds are also used for a<br />
scholarship to a local graduate.<br />
Recently, a historical marker designating the<br />
area where Austin spent his first night in Texas<br />
on Las Borregas Creek was placed, and future<br />
plans for historical markers in Milam include<br />
the Milam Cemetery and for the town of Milam.<br />
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Site of annual Milam Settlers Day events.
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