Known as the "Father of Texas Journalism," DeMorse founded The Northern Standard, participated in the Civil War, and was the first president of the Texas Press and Editorial Association. The unrestored home is available for drive-by viewing, one block north of the town square.
Location:
Clarksville Texas
Other History nearby:
(Idabel) Barnes-Stevenson House
(Swink) Choctaw Chief's House
(Hugo) Choctaw County Historical Museum
(Clarksville) Col Charles DeMorse Home
(Paris) Evergreen Cemetery
(Mount Pleasant) Florey-Meriwether Home
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04/18 Coming to The Clarksville area
Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Hope Watermelon Festival Hope AR August9-11 Watermelon Olympics, melon judging and auction, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, melon toss, antique engine show, entertainment and SW Arkansas' largest arts and crafts show.
Dallas Greek Food Festival Dallas TX September27-29 The Greek Food Festival supports Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's
ministries, community outreach, and youth programs.
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