Established in 1979
A private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization preserving historical documents, artifacts, photographs, and family stories of Chickasaw County.
Our mission
We maintain a research library of historical records for residents and family historians. The Heritage Museum collects, cares for, and displays records, documents, artifacts, and photographs reflecting the county’s rich and varied cultural heritage.
Through exhibits and education, the Society recognizes contributions made by citizens past and present and encourages appreciation for Chickasaw County history.
Our history
A small group of Houstonians first met in 1979, when Chickasaw County had limited resources for family and historical research. James Clark, Joe and Libba Criddle, Mary Hickman, Virginia Ellard, Robert Porter, and Robin and Shirley Mathis began collecting family information, copying courthouse materials, and recording cemetery markers.
In 1982, the Society created Chickasaw Times Past, the quarterly still shared with members. Major projects followed, including two county history volumes, cemetery records, land patent research, marriage records, and the historical murals on the GM&O Railroad abutments.
Today, the goal remains the same: preserve the heritage of this proud area and keep it available to everyone.