Welcome
It’s time to start forming teams for the 2010 Spurfest Classic Golf Tournament to be held in just under two months on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at the Gatesville Country Club Golf Course. Check In 8-9 a.m. / Play at 9 a.m.
Teams and Individuals (and sponsors too!) may submit online entry forms and download entry forms from GatesvilleTx.info or click here for more info.
Who is the Foundation and What does it Do?
 The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce Foundation (Foundation) is an organization whose goal is to preserve the Cotton Belt Depot Building which currently houses the Gatesville Chamber of Commerce (Chamber.)
The building was built in 1910 and has earned a historic place in the local community. The Depot served Gatesville and surrounding communities until the early 1970’s when train service was discontinued. The building sat unused until the early 1980’s when Wal-Mart purchased the property and planned to tear down the building. Directors from the Chamber gathered together and requested the building not be destroyed because of the historic value. Wal-Mart gifted the property including the building and .5 acres to the Chamber. Since the early 1980’s the Chamber has operated from this location and served many travelers and local citizens with its services. Some renovations were completed at that time however, time has seen the Depot deteriorate and in order to keep the historic building structurally sound more renovations are needed.
The Chamber began fund raising events, which the Foundation has now assumed, to ensure the building continues to be a landmark for the citizens of Gatesville and the surrounding communities as well as a reminder of times past.
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