Offices set to close Monday for Memorial Day

Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who have died while serving in the military for the United States of America. Formally known as Decoration Day, it’s a federal holiday observed yearly on the last Monday of May.

The history of Memorial Day dates to the American Civil War. It started as an event to honor soldiers who had died during the war. It is said to be inspired by the way people in the southern states honored the dead. The original national celebration of Decoration Day took place on May 30, 1868.

Businesses and governmental offices across Coryell County will join the rest of the nation on Monday, May 29, in celebrating Memorial Day.

Closings in the immediate area include:

GOVERNMENT

The City of Gatesville, City of Oglesby, City of Evant, Farm Service Agency, and Coryell County Courthouse will be closed on Monday.

SCHOOLS

All local schools have finished the school year. The Boys and Girls Club will be closed.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Extraco Bank, Candence, Educator’s Credit Union, First National Bank of Gatesville, First National Bank of Evant, and the First National Bank of Oglesby will be closed on Monday.

POST OFFICES

All local post offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

LIBRARY

The Gatesville Public Library will be closed on Monday.

SENIOR CENTER

The Gatesville Multi-Service Center will be closed on Monday.

MUSEUM

The Coryell County Museum and Historical Center will be closed on Monday.

NEWSPAPER

The Gatesville Messenger will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day and will re-open on Tuesday, May 30.