IndianFan
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Over the years it seems that some member of the media refuses to spell the town name Groves correctly. Rather than acknowledging the mistake and correcting it, some of those media related individuals seem to double down on the misspelling out of spite.
For their benefit and credibility, I’d like to point out why it makes a difference to the citizens of Groves.
Despite the often mentioned myth, Groves was not given that name in recognition of the groves of pecan trees, it is named after Asa Groves who lent his name to the area.
So to media professionals out there, out of respect for his memory and the community, please take time to acknowledge facts and spell it correctly.
For more historical details about Groves, visit:
www.cigrovestx.com
Groves has an interesting history including this bit of information.
“One of the old tales in the area's early history recounts a group of rice farmers drilling for water on a site where Groves Elementary School stands today. To their great dismay they struck oil at about 800 feet, so they filled in the well and went elsewhere for water. It is possible that if the group had realized the value of their discovery Groves, instead of Beaumont, would have had the distinction enjoyed by Spindletop today.”
Asa Groves (left)
For their benefit and credibility, I’d like to point out why it makes a difference to the citizens of Groves.
Despite the often mentioned myth, Groves was not given that name in recognition of the groves of pecan trees, it is named after Asa Groves who lent his name to the area.
So to media professionals out there, out of respect for his memory and the community, please take time to acknowledge facts and spell it correctly.
For more historical details about Groves, visit:
City of Groves, Texas
Groves has an interesting history including this bit of information.
“One of the old tales in the area's early history recounts a group of rice farmers drilling for water on a site where Groves Elementary School stands today. To their great dismay they struck oil at about 800 feet, so they filled in the well and went elsewhere for water. It is possible that if the group had realized the value of their discovery Groves, instead of Beaumont, would have had the distinction enjoyed by Spindletop today.”
Asa Groves (left)
