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Texas Informer: “Monte Verdi Plantation Historical Marker Recognizes Slave Names
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized Monte Verdi Plantation Family Slaves as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. The designation honors Monte Verdi Plantation Family Slaves as an important and educational part of local history.
A dedication and recognition ceremony to commemorate the event will be held on September 1, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at Monte Verdi Plantation located at 11992 CR 4233 W – Cushing, Texas in Rusk County.
The theme for the occasion was “WE Say Their Names” and was a part of the weekend activities when program participants will salute their legacy and honor the slave ancestors by speaking their names. This is part of the activities being planned during the 150th Sesquicentennial Anniversary celebration of the Anadarco, and the surrounding communities/villages.
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