Wreaths Across America-Shady Grove Cemetery, Wood County, Winnsboro, Texas

13/03/2026

Today at Calverton National Cemetery, we honor K9 Veterans Day, celebrating the courageous canines who have served alongside our nation’s heroes. These four-legged warriors have saved countless lives through their loyalty, skill, and unwavering devotion. Join us in recognizing their extraordinary contributions to our Armed Forces and in remembering that every act of service—no matter how small or furry—deserves our deepest gratitude.

12/03/2026

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09/02/2026

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08/02/2026

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In case you missed it, we recently shared our 2025 transportation totals! These numbers wouldn't have been possible without the steadfast support of our Honor Fleet.

Thank you, drivers, carriers, and transportation partners!

08/02/2026

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11/08/2025

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WOOD COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION COMMEMORATES the 80th ANNIVERSARY of the END of WORLD WAR II

OPEN HOUSE and RECEPTION

Wood County Archive and Research Center
Thursday, August 14, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
115 W. Lipscomb St., Quitman, TX
(located on the Square north of the Courthouse)

ON DISPLAY:
Exhibits from the GHQ Military Museum
Wood County Casualty List
World War II Soldiers Yearbook

Veterans from all eras can complete forms, if they wish to be interviewed for a county oral history project.

Pictured is Wood County native Douglas Radney who attended the Mill Springs Common School No. 68. He entered the military in 1938 and early in the war became one of Major Jimmy Doolittle's Raiders.

24/05/2025

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24/02/2025

The original American flag that was raised on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima on February 23, 1945, is handsomely displayed at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Virginia!