 When the Anderson County Historical Commission repeatedly demonstrated antagonism toward Hollie-Jawaid's marker application, Hollie-Jawaid applied to the Texas State Historical Commission directly, and the marker was approved on January 29, 2015.On January 16, 2016, the Slocum Massacre historical marker was placed and dedicated one-half mile south of Slocum on FM 2022.Jawaid's great-grandfather, John Holley, survived the massacre but fled with his family, losing the granary, dairy, and general store that he developed after being freed from slavery.