Details for Sam and Will Moore Institute
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5285004510
Data
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 |