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The La Vernia Historical Association was established March 19, 2002.
It was formed out of the desire to accurately and properly preserve
the truthful history of La Vernia for this and future generations.

The purpose of the LVHA is to research, record, recognize, publish, document and encourage interest in
the history of La Vernia, Wilson County, Texas.

ADVISORY BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Chairman, Marie Gerlich
Allen R. Kosub
Adeline Pierdolla
Atilano (Otto) Santos, Jr.
Stephen W. "Skipper" Seale, Jr., P. E.
Gary Shank, Atty. at Law
Capt. Walter G. Scull
Wanda Von Minden
Honorary Board Member
Mayor Harold Schott

OFFICERS 2008 - 2009
President, Elaine Stephens
Vice President, Susan Richter
Secretary, Nancy Scull
Treasurer, Walter Scull
Parliamentarian - Lilli Pursley
Historians, Jane Cartwright and
Winona Alder
Membership Chairman, Martha Lenz
Fundraising Chairman, Nancy Scull
Museum Director, Susan Richter
Veterans Monument Chairman, Kip Workman
Docents Chairman, Joyce Beck
HammerFest Co-Chairmen, Walter & Nancy Scull
Chihuahua Trail Art Show Chairman, Martha Lenz

100% of our work is done by volunteers. Each member adds their own special abilities, talents and enthusiasm to our organization. If you have an interest in the history of La Vernia, we invite you to join us! We are dedicated to preserving the history of La Vernia!

We welcome your contributions of photos, recorded history, interviews with YOUR La Vernia ancestors, and your memories of La Vernia!
The LVHA is a public charity, qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 501 (c) (3) of the IRS Code.

To contact the authors of articles in Lavernia Legacies, click here.

Where's La Vernia? In Central Texas. (Thanks, Mapquest, for letting us use this map.)