Details for The Northern Standard

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5387010886

Data

Marker Number 10886
Atlas Number 5387010886
Marker Title The Northern Standard
Index Entry Northern Standard, The, On this site stood
Address 313 N. Locust St.
City Clarksville
County Red River
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 309863
UTM Northing 3721140
Subject Codes
Marker Year 1936
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 1936 Centennial Marker
Marker Text On this site stood the home of The Northern Standard - A pioneer Texas newspaper edited and published from August 20, 1842 to October 25, 1887 by Colonel Charles DeMorse (1816-1887) - A loyal statesman and a finished scholar often referred to as "The Father of Texas Journalism" - After his death the paper was continued until December 6, 1888 by his daughter Isabella DeMorse Latimer - "Long shall our banner brave the breeze - the standard of the free" appeared on each issue

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