Welcome to the Ennis Heritage Society

The mission of the Ennis Heritage Society is to protect and preserve historic resources that focus on Ennis and East Ellis County for the use, education, and enjoyment of present and future generations.

About Us

The Ennis Heritage Society (EHS) was founded in 1981 by motivated citizens who had recently attended a seminar sponsored by the Texas Historical Commission concerning establishing non-profit historical organizations . . .

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The Ennis Heritage Society is dedicated to preserving the past for the education and enjoyment of future generations.

A Brief History of Ennis, Texas

The founding of Ennis was part of the great westward expansion following the Civil War that was aided by the development of steam transportation. 

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