Details for Miss Rogers' Music Room
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5293003402
Data
Marker Number | 3402 |
Atlas Number | 5293003402 |
Marker Title | Miss Rogers' Music Room |
Index Entry | Rogers' Music Room, Miss |
Address | 609 N. Bonham St. |
City | Mexia |
County | Limestone |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 738787 |
UTM Northing | 3509062 |
Subject Codes | women, women's history topics; music; educational topics |
Marker Year | 1965 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | 609 N Bonham St., Mexia |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text | Built opposite public school, for Laura T. Rogers, who (1880-1920) taught piano and choral music from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 6 days a week, 8 months in year. Had 4 pianos used all day; 8 pupils often played in union. Auditorium, with overflow seating in yard, staged recitals and dramas. A church organist-choir director 35 years, Miss Rogers kindled cultural interests in pupils of two generations. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965 |