Texas Historical Marker Dedication to Honor Senator Matthew Gaines (Burton)
May 2
A new Texas Historical Marker will be dedicated to honor Senator Matthew Gaines, one of the first African American lawmakers to serve in the Texas Legislature during Reconstruction. The dedication ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 2nd at 1pm at Long Life Brotherhood Club/Matson Park in Burton. The Washington County Historical Commission welcomes the public to share in and witness this exciting historical event.