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WISE COUNTY HISTORICAL SITES

One of the primary tasks for any Texas State Historical Commission is to preserve and document historical sites.  The Wise County Historical Commission is made of a board of historical commissioners appointed by the County Judge and County Commissioners each year to make sure our history is preserved for our descendants in the future.

If you know of a historical fact, place, building, or organization that may need to be preserved, please contact us at [email protected].

Below is a list of historical sites in Wise County.  Many years and hours of research and toil go into each and every site.  Our responsibility does not stop upon the dedication of a marker, but continues for years to come.  Each marker must be maintained and repaired every few years.  Sometimes a marker is destroyed by accident or vandalism and it is the responsibility of the Wise County Historical Commission to carry the burden of the cost.  Your volunteer work and donations will help us maintain our history!

Click on the links below to find out more about each historic marker.

Help us preserve local history. DONATE Members are the core of the Wise County Historical Society. For only $20 a year you can become a member and help us keep local history alive. You'll also receive our monthly newsletter, early notice of events, and other benefits! JOIN As a nonprofit organization, we primarily rely on donations from individuals and businesses. Any donation, large or small, is appreciated and will be used to help us preserve history and educate the community about our shared past. VOLUNTEER Our volunteers are what keep us going. We are always looking for people willing to help with a variety of tasks, including lawn care, office filing, staffing events, and many other things. If you would like to help out please reach out by clicking below. DONATE MEMBERSHIP VOLUNTEER We can't do it alone. With the tragic loss of the Wise County Heritage Museum building in 2023, we need your help more than ever. We continue to move forward and are working to restore the site to house important local artifacts and historical documents. Fortunately, there are many ways you can support us in this effort.