The Great Texas Land Rush!
Stake Your Claim
The Texas Almanac, The Source for ALL Things Texan Since 1857, is offering Texans the unprecedented opportunity to stake a claim to their own special part of Texas.
Great for St. Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthdays, graduations, or anniversaries, Adopt-A-Town or Adopt-A-County makes a unique gift.
Complete the Adopt-A-Town or County Form.
The Adopt-A-County and the Adopt-A-Town programs allow individuals and businesses to put their name on the Texas County or Town of their choice. Additionally, the county or town can be dedicated to a loved one, to family pioneers or used to promote a business. But just like the original Oklahoma land rush, it works on a first come first serve basis, so hurry if you have a special county or town in mind.
Here's how it works:
1. Select a county or town. The Searchable Town Database contains a basic data about each county and town in Texas. You can select any county or town that has not been adopted. Just browse through the database to find your special part of Texas. If you need help selecting a county or town, email or call our us.
2. Adopt-A-County or Adopt-A-Town. After you select a county or town, you can adopt it by completing the online form. You can adopt the town for yourself or dedicate it to a loved one, to family pioneers or promote a business. In the text line, fill in the wording you want posted online. If you Adopt-A-County online, tell us where to link the text. If you Adopt-A-County in print, don't forget to include two lines of text.
Complete the Adopt-A-Town or County Form.
3. What you will get. After you submit the form, you will usually receive confirmation in 24 hours that your town is available and reserved for you. In 3-5 business days after payment is processed, you will receive a adoption certificate by email. Also, all donations to these programs are tax deductible and support state wide educational programs. For more information on the TSHA and its extensive educational programs go to www.tshaonline.org.
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Adopt-A-County
The Adopt-A-County program allows individuals and businesses to put their name on the Texas County of their choice. Download the Adopt-A-County form. Adoption will expire on May 31, 2013. Find your county!
Adopt-A-County Online $200
By adopting a county:
- you can include one line of text on the Texas Almanac website on the county of your choice. Limited one person per county,
- link your text to your website,
- you will receive a certificate of adoption.
Sample:
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Adopt-A-County in the Printed Edition $200
Only available March - May 2013 for 2014-2015 edition.
By adopting a county:
- you can include TWO lines of text on the Texas Almanac website on the county of your choice. Limited one person per county,
- you will receive a certificate of adoption.
Sample: 
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Adopt-A-Town
The Adopt-A-Town program allows individuals and businesses to put their name on the Texas Town of their choice. Download the Adopt-A-Town form. There are over 17,000 towns to choose from, please visit the Texas Town Database for a complete listing. Find your town! Adoption will expire on May 31, 2013.
Adopt-A-Texas Town Online $15
By adopting a town:
- you can include one line of text on the Texas Almanac website on the town of your choice. Limited one person per town,
- you will receive a certificate of adoption.
Sample: 
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, contact Susan Manuel at (940) 369-5200 or by SusanManuel@TSHAonline.org
Submit Request
Return Adopt-A-County or Adopt-A-Town form by fax, email or mail:
Texas State Historical Association
Attn: The Great Land Rush!
1155 Union Circle #311580
Denton, TX 76203
Fax: (940) 369-5248
Email: SusanManuel@TSHAonline.org
*Disclaimer: This is a fundraising event for the Texas State Historical Association and the Texas Almanac and is in no way related to the city, county, or state government institutions. Participation in the programs in no way imparts entitlement or ownership of the actual town or county adopted.
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