 Independence Day 2009 observances started at 9am in Cross Plains with the annual Kilgore Remembrance at Villines Cemetery. Local, Robertson County, and state dignitaries were on hand as well as longhunters in traditional garb. Nancy Bellar spoke on the descendants of Thomas Kilgore, the first white settler in what is now Cross Plains. While many members of his family remain in the area, none are named Kilgore. |
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Country Cake Supply and Collectibles Ribbon Cutting |
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 Following the January 15 meeting of the Cross Plains Community Chamber, members gathered for a ribbon cutting at Country Cake Supply and Collectibles. One of our community's newest businesses, Country Cake Supply offers supplies for decorators as well as comics and sports collectibles via their website and now at their location behind Cross Plains Barber Shop. |
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Shear Drama in Cross Plains |
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 Donna Keen of Shear Drama welcomed the Chamber and others for their ribbon cutting on Saturday, September 13. Our Chief of Police received the first haircut on grand opening day. Shear Drama is located on Highway 25 in downtown Cross Plains, across from the post office. |
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Ribbon Cutting at Monogramming by Sherri |
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 A sunny Saturday welcomed visitors on August 9 to Monogramming by Sherri for the grand opening of their new location. The historic Tate House in the heart of Cross Plains provides much more space for Sherri's wide selection of clothing, gifts, jewelry, pet accessories, and much more. |
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Another Kilgore Remembrance was observed by the Cross Plains Heritage Commission on Independence Day. Kilgore was Robertson County's first white settler who established a fort here in 1778. Host Joe Swann offered presidential trivia and Gene Davidson presented the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence. |
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