Historic Plaque, Polk County Courthouse Flagpoles.

Description:

The Gordie G. Nettles Flagpoles. These flagpoles were erected by the county court at the request of Gordie G. Nettles (1895-1971), a revered Polk Countian, a veteran of World War I and a distinguished American. He left memorial for posterity in the many official Texas Historical Markers in Polk County for which he was responsible as Historical Marking Chairman for the Polk County Historical Survey Committee. In gratitude for his life and service these flagpoles are dedicated to perpetuate the memory of Gordie G. Nettles. Erected 1971.

Creator(s): Belden, Dreanna L.
Location(s): United States - Texas - Polk County - Livingston
Creation Date: October 27, 2005
Partner(s):
UNT Libraries
Collection(s):
Photographing Texas
Usage:
Total Uses: 113
Past 30 days: 3
Yesterday: 0
Creator (Photographer):
Original Creation Date: October 27, 2005
Coverage:
Place
United States - Texas - Polk County - Livingston
Era
Into Modern Times, 1939-Present
Date
2005
Description:

The Gordie G. Nettles Flagpoles. These flagpoles were erected by the county court at the request of Gordie G. Nettles (1895-1971), a revered Polk Countian, a veteran of World War I and a distinguished American. He left memorial for posterity in the many official Texas Historical Markers in Polk County for which he was responsible as Historical Marking Chairman for the Polk County Historical Survey Committee. In gratitude for his life and service these flagpoles are dedicated to perpetuate the memory of Gordie G. Nettles. Erected 1971.

Language: English
Subject(s):
Partner:
UNT Libraries
Collection:
Photographing Texas
Identifier:
  • LOCAL-CONT-NO: dscn1637
  • ARK: ark:/67531/metapth6619
Resource Type: Photograph
Format: Image