Howdy Hitchcock Citizens! There are many things in our city that I believe most are unaware of regarding the history of Hitchcock, Galveston County and Island, and Texas itself!
I strongly suggest, especially to our new citizens moving to town perhaps from other states, to vist our local Hitchcok museum https://www.hitchcockpubliclibrary.org/Archives%20Depa…/hhsm If you are not already familiar with Mr. Sam Collins he is a very knowledgeable local Hitchcock historian, particularly a wealth of information on African-American/Slavery history then get to know him. Sam Collins is well known for his tours on the education speaking circuit as well as engaging with many celebrity advocates and political activists. He is an A&M graduate and owner of Stringfellow Orchard 7902 Hwy 6, Hitchcock, TX 77563 He serves on several other boards including National Trust for Historic Preservation, Rosenberg Library Trustee, and the Ruby Bridges Foundation (National Board). Sam’s past board service includes Galveston Historical Foundation, Old Central Cultural Center, NIA Cultural Center, Galveston Chamber of Commerce, Galveston Economic Development Partnership, Texas Historical Commission State Board of Review, and Texas A & M University Letterman’s association. Sam is a fine father and devoted family man with a strong faith and we are proud to have him be in so much service to our community for many years. But his work has not received the recognition that I personally believe he deserves that benefits our town in so many ways However, he. being a humble man who's only interest has been to get his research out to the public to inspire, develop interest, and create pride in our heritage.
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The City of Hitchcock is located on Hwy 6 in Galveston County 10 north of Galveston and 30 miles south of Houston.
Hitchcock is a city in Galveston County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,386 at the 2000 census. Hitchcock was created as a station of the railroad between Galveston and Houston in 1873 and around the turn of the 20th century became a vegetable shipping center. The settlement's economy crashed in the 1930s after insect plagues in the surrounding areas, and the area stayed impoverished until the establishment of both an anti-aircraft training base and the Hitchcock Naval Air Station at the beginning of World War II. Archives
March 2021
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