You’ll notice they represent all of the decades since NRH began- from the 1950’s to the 2020’s. today for the answer! ANSWER: (A) Jack Watsonĭuring its 70-year history, North Richland Hills has had 15 Mayors. Can you guess his name? Check back after 4 p.m. He is pictured here in 1957 with his wife Evelyn, daughter Linda, and son Jim. Since he traveled extensively for an industrial painting firm, he stepped down after a one-year term. This is the first Mayor of North Richland Hills, elected in 1953. today for the answer! ANSWER : Name - Rufus Snow Street - Rufe Snow Can you guess his name and the street named after him? Check back after 4 p.m. His farm included much of the current Skyline Homes Addition in North Richland Hills. In fact, an orphan’s home, city-county hospital and county criminal court building were all built during his time as commissioner. He may not look like a farmer, but he owned a livestock farm for decades! He had a great impact on the community as both a school board trustee and a county commissioner. This fine gentleman made quite a name for himself over the course of his life (1867- 1957). To learn more about Clarence Jones visit. Although turnout for the election was light, in a vote of 24-23, North Richland Hills was incorporated by just one vote! The Jones Farm, with 182 homes, became the City of North Richland Hills. In 1953, the new homeowners who moved here formed the North Richland Hills Civic League and sought to have the area annexed to Richland Hills, then voted to form their own city when annexation was denied. Daley, Blaney and Briley were other family names. Cummings and Turner were his daughters’ married names. The streets were named mostly for his family members. In 1952, he began to subdivide his farm into a suburban addition in the area that is Cummings Drive and Blaney Avenue. Jones owned a lumber company in Fort Worth, was the President of a local bank and operated a 268-acre dairy farm. Of all those responsible for the founding of North Richland Hills, no one looms quite as large as Clarence Jones (1895-1966). We would love to know your favorite memories of NRH through the decades! We invite you to share your photos and stories with us by emailing Check back weekly to learn more about the 70th Anniversary of NRH. Have you seen these vibrant banners hanging up around the city? In April, the City of North Richland Hills will celebrate its 70th Anniversary! During the coming weeks, we will take a historical look back on these 70 years and some of the changes that have taken place.
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