Details for Sam and Will Moore Institute

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5285004510

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Marker Number 4510
Atlas Number 5285004510
Marker Title Sam and Will Moore Institute
Index Entry Moore, Sam and Will
Address
City Moulton
County Lavaca
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 679365
UTM Northing 3273463
Subject Codes educational buildings; educational topics
Marker Year 1973
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location Moulton High School, west Bobcat Drive, Moulton
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Medallion and Plate
Marker Text Name honors brothers who gave site and half costs of building; the community matched their donation. Architect: H. Struve. Contractors: Joel Meyer & Co. Order of Sons of Hermann laid cornerstone July 31, 1901, in a gala celebration including a parade, band concert, barbecue, ball, and orations in English, German, and Czechoslovakian. North wing was added in 1923. Building still houses school. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973

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