Texas' Historical Milestones On This Day February 14th

February 14th holds significant historical events in the state of Texas. In 1854, The Texas and Red River Company opened its first telegraph office in Marshall. This marked a pivotal moment in communication in the state, as the company was the first to be chartered in Texas. Then, in 1882, the town of Valentine was founded in southwest Texas. The town was named as a crew constructing the Southern Pacific Railroad reached the site.