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Greenville "Herald"

Greenville, Hunt County

Marker Text

Established April 1869 by J. C. Bayne. Is oldest business institution in county. E. W. Harris, later owner, started daily, 1890. W. C. Poole family owned it 1914-1956, when Harte-Hanks chain purchased and merged it with "Banner." Matt Sheley is now "Herald Banner" publisher. (1969)

Marker Details

Address 2320 King St.
Location Description Herald Banner Bldg.
Marker # 7798
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code newspapers
Latitude, Longitude 33.141118, -96.110541

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