San Jacinto County Historical Commission - About

The San Jacinto County Historical Commission is the county agency for historic preservation. We save the real places that tell the real stories of San Jacinto County.

Our staff consults with citizens and organizations to preserve San Jacinto County history through its architectural, archeological, and cultural landmarks. The Commission is recognized state wide for its preservation programs.

Our Mission

To protect and preserve the county’s historic and prehistoric resources for the use, education, enjoyment, and economic benefit of present and future generations.

Our Philosophy

Our business is to preserve and leverage San Jacinto County history for the social and economic benefit of its citizens. We are committed to:

• Empowering our local, state, and national partners to effectively preserve the resources that keep San Jacinto County history alive
• Teaching San Jacinto County communities to use historic assets to help create economic opportunities and foster a sense of place
• Serving the residents of San Jacinto County with the highest standards of professionalism, responsiveness, consistency, accountability, and ethics

Our Values

Values are beliefs that are shared among the staff and leadership of the agency and are woven into our day-to-day work, in the projects we undertake, and in the decisions we make.

What we do

• Survey and inventory historic resources
• Nominate significant historic resources to the National Register of Historic Places
• Nominate, research, place and maintain Historic Markers
• Administer Certified Local programs
• Prepare and implement a comprehensive countywide preservation plan
• Provide public information, education, training, and technical assistance in historic preservation

Our Staff

Chairman    Rebecca Hammond
Vice Chairman    Dale Everett
Secretary          Carson Cowan
Treasurer          Barbara McGee