Community Report, cadvocate@hcnonline.com<\/a> <\/p>\n The Liberty County Historical Commission recently completed a book on the countys historic churches. The books are being sold for $8 per copy. <\/p>\n The Liberty County Historical Commission recently completed a book on the countys historic churches. The books are being sold for $8 per copy. <\/p>\n Historians compile book on Liberty County churches <\/p>\n After a year of compiling, writing and editing, the Liberty County Historical Commission is nearly ready to begin selling its new book titled \"Historic Churches of Liberty County.\" Beginning Sept. 10, the book will be offered for $8 per copy. <\/p>\n An event to sell the books will be held on Sept. 10, 1 to 3 p.m, at the A.J. \"Jack\" Hartel Building, 318 San Jacinto St., Liberty. Anyone wanting to buy a copy is encouraged to attend. Copies also will be donated to all public libraries in the county. <\/p>\n According to a statement from the historical commission, churches in Liberty County that are over 50 years old are included. The Commission asked all churches that qualified as \"historic\" to submit any printed or oral histories along with any early photographs for inclusion in this book. An LCHC committee was formed to gather these materials, edit and compile this book. <\/p>\n \"Much to our amazement, there were numerous churches in our county which had been continuously active for more than 150 years, some more than 175 years. Early churches were the backbone of most communities, particularly in rural areas and often the first structure built even before permanent homes,\" the statement reads. \"Many times, families fathered together in a newly formed community under temporary structures known as 'brush arbors.' These coverings were roughly constructed from trees, vines and twigs to protect worshipers from inclement weather. Social interaction among neighbors and families was centered around the community church.\" <\/p>\n These early churches in Liberty County included many denominations: Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Episcopalian, Lutheran and others. These histories tell stories of the early settlers in our county and the struggles of black churches after emancipation. <\/p>\n \"The Liberty County Historical Commission feels it is our duty and obligation to preserve and safeguard the history of our county for future generations. In publishing 'Historic Churches of Liberty County, Texas,' we hope we have achieved the goal of preserving the rich heritage of this very important part of our history,\" the statement reads. <\/p>\n For more information, call LCHC Chair Linda Jamison at 936-334-5813 or email lchc318@gmail.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Here is the original post:<\/p>\n Historians compile book on Liberty County churches - Chron.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Community Report, cadvocate@hcnonline.com<\/a> The Liberty County Historical Commission recently completed a book on the countys historic churches. The books are being sold for $8 per copy. The Liberty County Historical Commission recently completed a book on the countys historic churches Continue reading