The Northern Standard
On this site stood the home of The Northern Standard - A pioneer Texas newspaper edited and published from August 20, 1842 to October 25, 1887 by Colonel Charles DeMorse (1816-1887) - A loyal statesman and a finished scholar often referred to as "The Father of Texas Journalism" - After his death the paper was continued until December 6, 1888 by his daughter Isabella DeMorse Latimer - "Long shall our banner brave the breeze - the standard of the free" appeared on each issue
33.6131° N, 95.0501° W
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SE Col. Charles DeMorse Home Clarksville
- <0.1 mi SE Home of Col. Charles DeMorse Clarksville
- 0.1 mi NW Red River Courthouse Clarksville
- 0.1 mi S Five Signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence from Red River County Clarksville
- 0.1 mi S The Rev. William Stevenson Clarksville
- 0.1 mi S Members of Confederate Congresses Clarksville