The City of Waxahachie recently launched a project to update the City’s historic resources survey undertaken in 1985. The survey efforts will involve documentation of properties in Zone 1, which consists of all properties on the north and south sides Read More …
Every year, Historic Waxahachie, Inc. presents awards at our Annual Meeting and Christmas Party. Historic Preservation Leadership Award The Preservation Leadership Award goes to the individual or organization that has made significant contributions in shaping local preservation endeavors and the Read More …
The City of Waxahachie provides historic tax exemptions and incentive programs for residential properties. Make sure you take advantage of these new programs to help preserve, rehabilitate, and restore your historic property. These programs are detailed in Ordinance #2997 which Read More …
Waxahachie has its first residential historic district–the Oldham Street Historic Overlay District. The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) has been working very hard on this ordinance which passed unanimously at the September 17th City Council meeting after many residents and concerned Read More …
The HWI Board of Directors is excited to announce the recent hiring of our first Executive Director, Chelsea Klepfer. Prior to being named Executive Director, Chelsea served as Chair of the Public Relations Committee of HWI for 2 years. She Read More …
Historic Waxahachie Inc. was honored to be selected as one of the grant recipients from the Waxahachie Foundation on August 8th! This grant will help fund the restoration of a 100-year-old Interurban Railcar which, once completed, will be donated to Read More …
HWI now has sidewalk markers in addition to plaques for historic properties. These markers are available for properties that meet program guidelines. See the Markers page for more information.
