The Forney Messenger
The Forney Messenger is the oldest newspaper in continuous operation in Forney. Founded in 1896 by M. J. Cox, the first issue was printed on April 16 and contained a personal column, school news, a local church directory, and news from surrounding communities. In 1919 the Messenger was merged with the Forney News and was known as the Forney News and Messenger until 1921, when it again became the Forney Messenger. For many years the Messenger has provided residents of Forney and the surrounding area with news of local interest. Texas Sesquicentennial, 1836 - 1986
32.7498° N, 96.4713° W
Where to Find It
201 W. Broad St. (Old U.S. 80 and FM 688), Forney
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi S Forney Forney
- 0.1 mi S Dixie Overland Highway (U. S. Highway 80) Forney
- 0.2 mi S Walter Dickson Adams and the Adams Drugstore Forney
- 0.2 mi SW 1899 Automobile Trip Forney
- 0.2 mi SW Dick P. Moore House Forney
- 0.2 mi S William Madison McDonald Forney