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Jefferson Public Library

Jefferson, Marion County

Marker Text

Built 1907 by local funds plus a gift from Andrew Carnegie Foundation-- one of 34 such grants made in Texas (where the movement for public libraries had begun in 1881). A center of interest in a culture-loving town. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

Marker Details

Address 301 W. Lafayette St.
Location Description Jefferson Carnegie Library
Marker # 8059
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code libraries; lumber topics
  • Private Property:

    Unknown
  • Latitude, Longitude 32.756177, -94.347118

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