• To preserve the heritage of the Shankleville Community in Newton County, Texas through oral histories and educational programs
  • To document the history of the Shankleville Community via systematic research and recording methods
  • To propagate the legacy of the Shankleville Community by sponsoring a variety of programs.
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Families of the Shankleville Community

In keeping with the "Memorial" in our Shankleville Memorial Scholarship program, twenty-five Shankleville families collectively donated more than $100 to commemorate their loved-ones.

Click on individual names to learn about their connections to the Shankleville Community. Also, take a moment to share your stories and pictures about their lives and legacies.

To request that we add a new individual page, click on Contact Us and complete the form there.