AUSTIN COUNTY
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
The Austin County Historical Commission (ACHC) is dedicated to preserving and promoting the historical and cultural resources in this historic county. The Commission works as the local partner of the Texas Historical Commission and particularly focuses on cemetery identification historical marker dedications to note important sites and stories connected to the county.
Current commissioners (2025) include Don Allphin (Bellville), Kenneth Blezinger (New Ulm), Ruth Brooks (Sealy), Joan Buenger (Industry), Dr. Sarah Chesney, Dianna Grobe (Wallis), William “Bill” Hardt (Brenham), James Hering (Cat Spring), Linda Jurecka (Sealy), Edward Kveton, Candice Landry, Bryan McAuley (San Felipe), Frank Michel, Ruby Miller (Sealy), Melvin Pechacek (Cat Spring), Sharon Speiss (Industry), Mike Vance (Shelby), and Carolyn Zaskoda (Sealy).
As part of our recent assignment of new commissioners, the ACHC is focused on three activities through a committee structure – Cemeteries, Markers and Oral History.
The ACHC meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every-other month, and at other times to conduct committee activities. To share information or concerns with the ACHC, or to inquire about the ACHC and its current activities please contact us at achc@austincounty.com
Thanks for your support of local history and preservation.
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