Lamar Volunteer Fire Department
N 28° 09.009 W 096° 59.674
14R E 696927 N 3115461
The state historical marker for the Lamar Volunteer Fire Department, near Goose Island State Park
Waymark Code: WM161FR
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/13/2022
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This historical marker is located in Lamar at 312 Bois d'Arc Street near Goose Island State Park.
Marker Number: 18745
Marker Text:
Established by a group of concerned citizens, the Lamar Volunteer Fire Department formed in 1963. The volunteers dedicated themselves to fire prevention, fire-fighting, hurricane patrol, beach patrol and working with the Aransas County Emergency Corps. In 1964, land was leased for use and a fire station was erected where the Department remained until 2014. With the budget based on donations and fundraisers and a staff of volunteers, the Fire Department works closely with the community to continue operations and purchase required equipment. For decades the Lamar Volunteer Fire Department has provided protection of life and property in Aransas County during times of emergency.
(2017)
Marker is property of the State of Texas
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