Details for Benjamin School
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5275009430
Data
Marker Number | 9430 |
Atlas Number | 5275009430 |
Marker Title | Benjamin School |
Index Entry | Benjamin School |
Address | 200 E. Hayes St. |
City | Benjamin |
County | Knox |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 426607 |
UTM Northing | 3716351 |
Subject Codes | educational topics |
Marker Year | 1966 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
Marker Location | Wichita Brazos Museum and Cultural Center, on exhibit inside the building. NE corner Hayes St (US 82) and N. Bedford St. School at US 82 and S. Church St. and was razed. |
Private Property | |
Marker Condition | |
Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text | Built in 1896. Only early school building still standing. Bought 1910 by Benjamin Lodge No. 976, A.F. & A.M., and moved to this site. Lower floor serves as community center, meeting place for Sorosis Club, organized here in 1924. (1966) |