Educational Resources

Educational resources and opportunities are available to expand the knowledge of the history and cultures or Tyler County. In the past fieldtrips have been organized, demonstrations provided, and lesson plans created to assist anyone who may be interested. If you are a county educator, please reach out to us and request more information about the educational experiences the Tyler County Historical Commission has available.

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Additional Sources

Places of Interest:

Heritage Village Museum

A village of historical buildings, a library, and the location of many of the area’s festivals.

157 PR 6000
P.O. Box 888
Woodville, TX 75979
Ofeira Gazzaway Director
(409) 283-2272

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Jack Whitmeyer Library

An archival library of genealogy and history of natural events and life in Tyler County.

157 PR 6000
P.O. Box 888
Woodville, TX 75979
Ofeira Gazzaway Director
(409) 283-2272

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Allan Shivers Library And Museum

A community library and museum exhibiting the public and private life of former Governor Allan Shivers and his family.

302 N. Charlton
Woodville, TX 75979
Kay Timme Director
(409) 283-3709

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Books available for Purchase:

1850 Tyler County Transcribed Census
1860 Tyler County Transcribed Census
1870 Tyler County Transcribed Census
1880 Tyler County Transcribed Census
Sketches of Tyler County History
Pioneer Days of Tyler County
From the Forks of Turkey Creek
Tyler County Gravestone Inscriptions & Cemeteries
Tyler County Black Gravestone Inscriptions & Cemeteries
Captain Jack & the Tyler County Boys, Co. K
Images of Tyler County
Colliers and Kins (Families)
Henry T. Scott 1st Black School of Tyler County
First Baptist Church of Woodville, TX
Family History Stories By J.C. Clark, Jr.

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If you are researching something in particular, please contact us and request information about your inquiry. We may be able to provide more information or direct you to another source to explore.

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