Linda McMahen - Coordinator of the Jefferson County Historical Commission

 

presented an interesting program about the functions of the Jefferson County Historical Commission.  She told about a search for the grave-site of Blind Willie Johnson (legendary blues and gospel musician and minister) and details of the Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site.

(If you would like to know more about Blind Willie Johnson check him out on Wikipedia.  You can listen to samples of his music on amazon.com and even buy a CD of his complete works for under $10.00 plus shipping. editor)