The Forney Messenger
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil
N 32° 44.991 W 096° 28.279
14S E 736915 N 3626385
Quick Description: Texas Historical Marker acknowledging the history and contributions of The Forney Messenger to the local area. Located at 201 W Broad St, Forney, TX.
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 7/15/2012 8:38:52 AM
Waymark Code: WMEWRM
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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Marker Number: 8520

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The Forney Messenger is the oldest newspaper in continuous operation in Forney. Founded in 1896 by M.J. Cox, the first issue was printed on April 16 and contained a personal column, school news, a local church directory, and news from surrounding communities. In 1919 the Messenger was merged with the Forney News and was known as the Forney News and Messenger until 1921, when it again became the Forney Messenger. For many years the Messenger has provided residents of Forney and the surrounding area with news of local interest.

Texas Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986
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