| Marker Number |
5668 |
| Atlas Number |
5211005668 |
| Marker Title |
W. C. T. U. Building |
| Index Entry |
W. C. T. U. Building |
| Address |
500 E. Main St. |
| City |
Canadian |
| County |
Hemphill |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
375282 |
| UTM Northing |
3975151 |
| Subject Codes |
women, women's history topics; fraternal organizations; libraries |
| Marker Year |
1965 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
Hemphill County Library. Marker is incorporated into library sign, SE corner of E. Main and S. 5th streets. |
| Private Property |
|
| Marker Condition |
|
| Marker Size |
16" x 12" |
| 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 |
