Well folks, after hearing yesterdays interview https://www.facebook.com/100027190527277/posts/pfbid02AJzJw9ctG9UdxiR4xMAYt6V3ZAsonmDt5ofbznhYbV3ZZ9LTzjoKckoFUwXZgVyUl/?mibextid=cr9u03 with HPU’s President by Celinda Hawkins KXYL Newstalk (aka Brownwood Talk Radio), it appears the sale and removal of the historically significant Harrison House is “What’s best for HPU”!
Since that is the plan, I’ve asked HPU to donate the house to the nearby historic Greenleaf Cemetery. I’ve also requested they donate the funds for the relocation and set up!
Q: Why would I do this you ask?
A: I’ve been the President of the Greenleaf Cemetery Association since 2017. My job as President, a volunteer position, calls for me to be a continuous advocate for Brownwood’s historic cemetery and the 18,000 + laid to rest there.
Years ago, HPU relocated (disinterred) their founder from the HPU grounds and reinterred him at Greenleaf. The Harrison’s are also laid to rest at Greenleaf. With this history in mind, and their plan in motion, I advocate for Greenleaf by requesting HPU relocate their Harrison House from 803 Center Street (Downtown) to 2308 Center Street (Greenleaf). My request may appear as bold as selling and relocating a historic home! They are both bold! If the sale and relocation must take place, I believe Greenleaf should directly benefit as well! A “What’s best for HPU” could also become a “What’s best for Greenleaf and Brownwood” as well!
Regards,
Steve Harris
GCA President (2017 to present)
