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Joaquin to celebrate 100 years of incorporation this week

The City of Joaquin will celebrate 100 years of incorporation this Friday and Saturday when the city pulls out all the bells and whistles for its centennial. Joaquin actually got its start about 30 years before that, when it was originally known as Sarat. The town took its name from Joaquin Morris, the grandson of Benjamin Franklin Morris, who was approached by the Houston, East and West Texas Railroad for right-of-way to construct train tracks through the community.

 

Centennial events get started at 6 Friday night with a free gospel singing featuring Trey Wilson, The Stanleys and Sherry Morris the Joaquin High School Gym. Plus, there’s a $500 treasure hunt, with the first clue to be given out at the conclusion of the gospel concert. Saturday's schedule will include vendor booths, a parade at 10 a.m., Jaws of Life Demonstration and BBQ brisket plate sale by the Joaquin Fire Dept., in addition to games for the kids, local singers performing, as well as recognitions and awards at 1 p.m. A cake walk at 3 p.m., and the celebration will move to the Logansport Riverfront at 8 p.m. for a free concert from the group Windstorm, Centennial fireworks show at 9 p.m. at the Logansport River Front Pavilion. For more information on the City of Joaquin's 100th anniversary, contact city office at 936-269-3021.

 

By the way, centennial T-shirts are $12 each, the caps are $10 and Centennial cookbooks are also $10, and they're available now at City Hall and will be available for purchase at the celebration. 

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