CYPRESS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Who are we?

The Cypress Historical Society was established in March of 2008. Our interests include history, genealogy, and preservation of local artifacts. We hold various social events for the members, public history presentations, and study the genealogy of the Cypress families.

For many years, the area along old Highway 290 known as Cypress was “just a wide spot in the road”. Oh, yes, there were a few homes, a couple of hotels, two stores, and at least one saloon, but the town of Cypress City platted by William R. Baker in 1856, just didn’t happen....until more than a hundred years later.

Today, traffic whizzes along on the Northwest Freeway going east and west to and from Houston. Many people exit the freeway at Cypress to grab a bite to eat, go shopping, buy groceries, or get their vehicle serviced before hurrying to their homes in one of the many subdivisions or apartment complexes that are a part of the Cypress scene today.

Darline Roth Research Library
(at Cypress Top Historic Park)
Harris County Precinct 3 - Steve Radack

Thanks to Commissioner Steve Radack, CHS has a home. Our building is located at Cypress Top Historic Park. The library is open Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and every third Saturday from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Our genealogists have a wealth of information accumulated through many hours of research, and upon request, we’d gladly be willing to share it with you. We hope to see you there soon!

Cypress Top Historic Park
Harris County Precinct 3 - Steve Radack

This area located on Old Highway 290 is known as Cypress Top Historic Park. The land for the park was donated to Harris County by descendants of the original owners of the site, Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Juergen. Cypress Historical Society docents conduct many of the tours offered at the Cypress Top Historic Park. After countless hours of volunteer work provided by members of CHS alongside historians with Harris County Precinct 3 - Steve Radack, the park held its grand opening in November of 2008.

2018-2019 CHS Scholarship Application

Applications Due by March 1, 2019

Upcoming Events

Mar 16, 2019 - CHS Board Mtg
      Who: All Members Welcome
       When: Saturday, 9:00 AM
       Where: Darline Roth Research Library

April 27, 2019 - CHS Board Mtg
      Who: All Members Welcome
       When: Saturday, 9:00 AM
       Where: Darline Roth Research Library

Cypress Historical Society’s
"Hands-On History Camp"
June 24th through 28th, 2019

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2019 CHS Calendars are available !
(with vintage pictures of Cypress)