Marker Inscription
The Forney Messenger is the oldest newspaper in continuous operation in Forney. Founded in 1896 by M. J. Cox, the first issue was printed on April 16 and contained a personal column, school news, a local church directory, and news from surrounding communities. In 1919 the Messenger was merged with the Forney News and was known as the Forney News and Messenger until 1921, when it again became the Forney Messenger. For many years the Messenger has provided residents of Forney and the surrounding area with news of local interest. Texas Sesquicentennial, 1836 - 1986
About this site
Forney Messenger is a historical marker in Forney, Kaufman County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 90 historical markers documented in Kaufman County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 178 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7498, -96.4713 near Forney. The nearest cataloged historic site is Forney (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Dixie Overland Highway (U. S. Highway 80), Adams, Walter Dickson, and 1899 Automobile Trip.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5257008520. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
