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Historical marker for Pelham Park, City of Bowie to be unveiled Saturday
During the Second Monday 125th Celebration, a pair of Texas Historical Markers obtained by the Amity Club of Bowie will be unveiled on Aug. 11 honoring the history of Pelham Park, originally home to a local Confederate veterans camp and now home to trade days, and one for the City of Bowie.
The ceremony will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning near the Pelham Park Street entry to the community center. The public is invited to attend. The historical markers were obtained by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Bowie was incorporated in 1883 arising from a tent city created along the railroad line. Its history reflects the era of western development as settlers made their way west searching for a better life.
As the town developed churches and schools were created, governance was established along with law and order and soon there was a thriving downtown. The community was growing and one of the founding fathers welcomed anyone to meet on the corner of his property in a beautiful grove of trees.
Confederate Captain John J. Carter purchased 160 acres in 1878 and he allowed veterans of the Confederate Army to meet on his land which was located near what was a new cemetery, E. Following Carter’s death in 1882, his wife, Charlotte Jane permitted the veterans to continue using the land.
Read the full story about the history of the Confederate camp in your mid-week News.
The Saint Jo City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 13 in regular session.
Items on the agenda include:
Appointment and approval of a fire marshal for the city.
Discuss support for Councilman Jack Dunn’s proposition to petition for additional sales tax revenue from the state for infrastructure purposes.
Consider dates for the 2026-27 budget workshop and ordinance workshop.
Approve minutes and monthly financials.
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The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 12 in the council chambers.
The agenda opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
In the city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham will discuss the Rock and Pillar Street project and the Texas Water Development Board grant application.
In new business, Brittany Barnes will be considered as an appointment to the Bowie Community Development Board.
A resolution requesting financial assistance from the TWDB authorizing the filing of an application for assistance will be reviewed.
The master parks plan also will be presented by staff from Public Management.
The consent agenda and public comments round out the meeting.
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