This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Legendary Griffith Oak Sparks Mont Belvieu Lore
Local lore centers on a giant oak near Mont Belvieu linked to Henry Griffith Sr and a buried treasure box. Treasure seekers reportedly dug around the tree and a brick vault was found 75 feet away. A historical marker, funded by descendants including David Griffith and Charlotte Carley, is planned this spring to honor the family.
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Daves
Wallisville
Baytown
Texas ‘Avenue
Henry Griffith
Ings
Griffith
Henry Griffith Jr
Henry
Documenta Ute
Mont Belvieu
Barbers Hill
U.S
David Griffith
Texas Historical Commission
David
Charlotte Carley
Zeb Zbranek