Marker Inscription
Oldest continuous business in this county. Founded as weekly, "Upshur County Democrat," Jan. 1, 1877. Early owners included W. C. Paul, the Rev. S. R. Chadick, and J. P. Hart, who named it "Texas Mirror" in 1882; "Gilmer Mirror," 1895. Owned since 1915 by family of George Tucker (1861-1934), veteran of journalism in New York and other cities. From 1916 to 1944 had a daily edition-- considered a record for a town this size. russell H. Laschinger has been one of the publishers since 1924. Ray H. Greene is co-owner. After occupying various sites, firm erected this building 1941.
About this site
Gilmer Mirror is a historical marker in Gilmer, Upshur County. It is one of 48 historical markers documented in Upshur County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 108 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7289, -94.9433 near Gilmer. The nearest cataloged historic site is 1925 Gilmer Post Office (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Houston, Sam, Cherokee Trace, and Upshur County, C.S.A..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5459011313. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
