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Brookshire approves historical marker honoring Jackson family rather than renaming Thirteenth Street
Summary
Following resident concerns, the council voted to place a historical marker honoring the Jackson family at the start of Thirteenth Street rather than rename the street.
The Brookshire City Council on May 14 approved a motion to place a historical marker at the beginning of Thirteenth Street in honor of the Jackson family, rather than renaming the street.
Council discussion noted family members requested renaming Thirteenth Street to Jackson Street because of the family’s land donation, but several residents opposed a street name change. The council decided the compromise — a historical marker on city property in the street right-of-way at the beginning of Thirteenth Street — would honor the family donation while avoiding the community objections associated with a renaming.
Council members and staff noted the marker must be sited on city property or easement and must meet applicable placement and accessibility requirements. The motion to place the marker passed by voice vote.
