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New historical marker honors Richard Williams, Walker County’s first Black legislator

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A new state historical marker honoring Richard Williams — the first Black man elected to represent Walker County in the Texas Legislature — was dedicated July 14 at the gazebo outside the Walker County Courthouse.

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New historical marker honors Richard Williams, Walker County’s first Black legislator

A new state historical marker honoring Richard Williams — the first Black man elected to represent Walker County in the Texas Legislature — was dedicated July 14 at the gazebo outside the Walker County Courthouse.

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The Huntsville Item broke the news on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
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