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Lagarto College

Lagarto, Live Oak County

Marker Text

Site of Live Oak County's only college. Opened 1884, with 4 teachers. Promoted locally to further town's growth (population 500). Once-prosperous Lagarto failed after 2 railroad bypasses. School closed, 1895. Two story building was moved and used as a ranch house.

Marker Details

Address off Fm 534, on CR 174
Location Description 0.2 mile west of FM 534 on CR 174 in Lagarto
Marker # 3009
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code educational topics
Latitude, Longitude 28.117405, -97.957542

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