Two forks of the sulphur river form its northern and southern boundaries, and meet at its easternmost point. Cooper of houston and it was cooper the county seat was named after. A group of citizens consisting of betty hensley, delma wintermute, laura jo taylor, lynne gregory, eileen wright, betty baker, fred potts, gary robinson, fred g. Agriculture, governmentservices, retirement location. Delta county is formed by two forks of the sulphur river on its northern and southern boundaries, which meet at its easternmost point to create the greek letter delta shape. East delta, tx the handbook of texas online texas state. It is bordered by the north sulphur river on the north and the south sulphur river on the south. Be sure to check out the new publications available at the delta county library. Delta county texas history, cities, towns, ghost towns, county seat, courthouse, vintage maps, hotels and more. Delta county provides links to web sites of other organizations in order to provide visitors with certain information. Delta county, texas simple english wikipedia, the free. Delta county, texas map of delta county, tx where is. Delta county, texas images of america series by judy.
These books are a real tribute to all the delta county citizens that worked together to preserve the cemetery records of delta county. Discover librarianselected research resources on texas history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Although believed to be correct as presented, if you note any corrections, changes, additions, or find that any links provided on this page are not functioning properly please contact the bwo webmaster for prompt attention to the matter. Two forks of the sulphur river form its northern and southern boundaries and meet at its easternmost point. Delta county is located in northeastern texas seventy miles from the eastern and thirty miles from the northern state boundaries. This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. County history and genealogy books hearthstone legacy. Governor abbott issues executive order on essential services and activites protocol 3312020 tdem essential services list governor abbot ga14 order on essential services and activities protocols 03252020 revised delta co courthouse rules due to covid192. The lighthouse and museum are closed for the season. Delta county historical society, escanaba, michigan. Delta county the handbook of texas online texas state. Glo map duplication fees are in accordance with tex.
This is a great searchable resource for delta county genealogists. This web page is sponsored on behalf of the books we own project by rootsweb. Within this site you will find general information about the district and the ad valorem property tax system in texas, as well as information regarding specific properties within the district. Delta county texas genealogy, free genealogy, ancestry. The two waterways join to form the eastern boundary. The library serves a population of 5,362 residents. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in delta county.
Little known records of delta county, texas worldcat periodical source index index to 3. Land for sale in delta county, texas lands of texas. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Cooper, the county seat, is located on the texas midland railroad. Any additional charges assessed by this website are at the sole discretion. Wilkerson and foy burns began working to found the delta county public library in 1981. The county seat, a new town to be in the geographic center, was named for leroy cooper, chairman of the house committee on counties and boundaries. This project was complied by judy falls and sylvia wood. Texas county history and genealogy books no titles currently. Guide to delta county texas ancestry, family history, and genealogy research. Delta county, located in the far northeast corner of the texas near the oklahoma and arkansas borders and is surrounded by lamar county to the north and northeast, red river county to the east, franklin county to the east, hopkins county to the south and southeast hunt county to the southwest, and fannin county to the northwest.
Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. To protect, serve and provide a safe community for the citizens of delta county. Delta county is a county located inthe northeastern part of the great state of texas. These materials include a 1633 map, america noviter delineata. The county government of delta is found in the county seat of cooper. Caddo area, but disease, other tribes caused displacement around 1790. Documents oil patch tales today in texas history texas quotes genealogy. Delta county, texas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Compare properties, browse amenities and find your ideal in delta county, texas.
Inventory of county records, delta county courthouse, cooper, texas. Delta county public library the portal to texas history. Familysearch catalog the catalog is genealogical materials including books. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The county was founded in 1870 and is named for its triangular shape, much like the greek letter delta. Delta county is formed by two forks of the sulphur river on its northern and southern boundaries, which meet at its easternmost point to create the greek letterdelta shape. The cotton grown in delta county is of the long staple variety and commands top prices. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The business personal property rendition deadline has been extended to may 15 th welcome to delta county appraisal district. These collections are owned and maintained by the society. List of books and articles about texas history online. In addition to individual and business donations, memorials, sales of books, and the popular monthly lunch at the library make this library truly a delta county. Our materials of over items are housed in the escanaba public library, 400 ludington street, escanaba, mi.
Delta county images of america and millions of other books are available for. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your delta county ancestors. You may not use the images, text or materials elsewhere, whether in print or electronically, without written consent. History in a pecan shell in 1870 the texas legislature voted on a bill for the creation of delta county. His more than three score years have been passed in texas, within twentyfive miles of his birthplace. Caddo area, but disease, other tribes caused displacement. Delta county je okrug u americkoj saveznoj drzavi teksas. Browse 41 delta county, texas for sale on lands of texas. Jan 17, 2011 author judy falls is president of the delta county public library and a teacher at cooper high school.
Delta county is a county equivalent area found in texas, usa. The town was granted a post office the following year and cooper incorporated in 1881. Delta county, texas free public records black book online. The people of the delta in 1868 petitioned for creation of the county.
Along with author sylvia wood, a member of the delta county historical society and retired library director, the authors offer readers a retrospective look at delta countys past through more than 200 rare and historic images. The delta county libraries system consists of five libraries serving its rural towns in colorado. Photos sic and tales of delta county family history library. At its heyday in the 1920s, the county boasted the densest rural population in. Several of the 1997 cooper high school students canvased the cemeteries and recorded the tombstones. Delta county, texas genealogy trails history group. The archives is is located in the new delta county historical society john beaumier museum and archives building. Delta county public library located in cooper, texas. Judge dunagan has just finished a four years term in the office of county judge of delta county, texas, and is now a retired resident of cooper. The archives is now also closed to the public until further notice. The collection of the library contains 19,962 volumes. The delta county library sell a collection of cemetery books, voices in the wind. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more.
Census records and indexes advertisement home usa texas delta county census records and indexes please, add your favorite websites to this page. This library is affiliated with the library system that serves delta county, tx. From its early days, delta county became home to prosperous farmers who relocated from the south and who brought with them their knowledge of growing cotton as well as their traditions and cultures. Delta county texas genealogy and history presented by. Delta county, texas free public records searches at black book online. Home to 5,238 people, delta county has a total 2453 households earning 40375 on average per year. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle.
It is named for its triangular shape, much like the greek letter delta. Delta county history family history library east texas. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Printed county history and genealogy books of counties and states from across the nation. Footnote on this item for this area in place of data. A history of texas and texans, volume 3 by francis white johnson sd dunagan, judge charles c. The delta county historical society is dedicated to. The delta county historical society is dedicated to preserving delta county michigan history.
Welcome to delta county texas genealogy theusgenweb. Delta county area newspaper collection the portal to texas. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free property records, free death records. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. Founded in 1870, delta county is in northeastern texas. All maps are duplicate prints shipped from the archives of the texas general land office glo.
List of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 delta county, texas source. Oct 03, 2016 this project was complied by judy falls and sylvia wood. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Delta county genealogical society, organized in 1981, is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote and assist in genealogical research. Author judy falls is president of the delta county public library and a teacher at cooper high school. County history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. This school was created by the consolidation of the charleston, vasco, cleveland, and long ridge schools. Along with author sylvia wood, a member of the delta county historical society and retired library director, the authors offer readers a retrospective look at delta county s past through more than 200 rare and historic images. Welcome to our delta county family history research page. Along with author sylvia wood, a member of the delta county historical. Delta county was one of 19 prohibition, or entirely dry, counties in the state of t. Delta county area newspaper collection the portal to. County created and organized from lamar, hopkins counties in 1870. East delta, on farm road 895 a mile northeast of charleston in eastern delta county, was established in 1939 as the site of the east delta district school.
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