Durham Centennial Monument Dedication

            The Durham Centennial monument was dedicated on Monday, May 27, 2007 at the community building in Durham. Nine pioneer families were honored with the name of their ancestor engraved with the date they filed on land. Congressman Frank Lucas made an informative talk and congratulated the remaining family members who continue to live here and farm and ranch. His own grandfather, Omer D. Lucas was among the names to be honored. Other families recognized were Porter, Shaw, Smith, Churchill, Schmidt, Manhart, Metcalfe and