Wesa Weddington
N 30° 40.375 W 096° 19.826
14R E 755763 N 3396394
The state historical marker at the grave of Wesa Weddington, in Boonville Cemetery
Waymark Code: WM15KJ6
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/17/2022
Views: 6
Boonville Cemetery is located inside the Boonville Historical Park east of the Texas SH6 on FM 158 (Booneville Road) in Bryan.
Marker Number: 8701
Marker Text:
(Nov. 20, 1880 - Mar. 29, 1966)
Granddaughter of Harvey Mitchell, a pioneer settler of Brazos County, Wesa Weddington began teaching Latin and Spanish in 1903 in Bryan public schools. She received a Masters Degree in 1918 from Columbia University and then taught while serving as Principal of Bryan High School from 1920 to 1946. A dedicated teacher who set high standards, she earned love and respect from students, many of whom became leaders in the community.
Recorded - 1983
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