W.C.T.U. BUILDING
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WalksfarTX
N 35° 54.766 W 100° 22.932
14S E 375284 N 3975154
Black Metal Plate with information, no medallion.
Waymark Code: WM155FJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2021
Views: 4
Marker is incorporated into library sign, SE corner of E. Main and S. 5th streets.
Marker Number: 5668
Marker Text:
Only structure in the nation built, owned and still operated by a local chapter of Women's Christian Temperance Union. Built 1911, with financing and upkeep from annual bazaars held since 1906. Also, used by public library and civic groups. Determined to abolish liquor by local option election, the chapter organized in 1902. Won first election a year later. Meetings have been held every Wednesday since founding. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
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