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Sam and Will Moore Institute

Moulton, Lavaca County

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

Marker Details

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Location Description Moulton High School, west Bobcat Drive, Moulton
Marker # 4510
Dedicated 1973
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code educational buildings; educational topics
Latitude, Longitude 29.578055, -97.148238

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