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Volunteer seeks county approval for Alamo 'Letter' plaque; commission agenda item scheduled

5833895 · September 6, 2025

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Summary

A local volunteer requested permission to place an Alamo 'Letter' plaque at the courthouse, offering to fundraise for the estimated $4,000–$4,500 cost and noting state‑level endorsements; Commissioner Beacham placed an agenda item for the coming Tuesday.

Rod Teekin told the court Sept. 5 he is working with the Alamo Letter Society to place a commemorative plaque — a bronze reproduction of the 1836 Alamo "letter" asking for reinforcements — at the Wichita County courthouse. Teekin said the society has already placed plaques in other Texas counties and estimated the local installation cost at approximately $4,000–$4,500, not including mounting materials.

Teekin said he would lead fundraising for the plaque and that the society had state‑level endorsements; he referenced a letter of support from the lieutenant governor and a commendation presented to the governor by the Alamo Letter Society. He asked the court for permission to proceed with installation details and fund‑raising activity and said he would coordinate with the Wichita Heritage Society if necessary.

Commissioner Beacham placed a formal agenda item for the court’s next business session to allow commissioners to take action. Teekin said he would handle fundraising and that the plaque could be mounted on a rock or pole per county preference.

Ending: The court will consider a formal request at the next commissioners court meeting; Teekin said he will provide additional materials and handle fundraising.