The Pine Bough
December 2011

This issue of the Pine Bough focuses on the history of Fort Terán, a Mexican border patrol outpost on the Neches River in 1831 and 1832. The 18-page article explores the reason for establishing the garrison, its brief operation and demise, and the many legends the short-lived fort has produced. Also included is an article based on an oral history interview with Helen Darden, who recalls her experiences growing up in the Boykin Community of Angelina and Jasper counties. Darden discusses the Blue Hole and the Vernon County Line School as well as the Runnels and Pettis families. Additionally, our usual scrapbook pages section features interesting photos and stories, and the news and notices section shares about The History Center’s exciting year of events and activities.