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Site of Masonic Academy

Brenham, Washington County

Marker Text

Replaced Hickory Grove School, organized 1840. Land was given to Graham Lodge No. 20, A.F. & A.M.; lodge built Masonic Academy in 1849, only school in the area. Texas Public School Act of 1875 caused academy to close, and property sale proceeds were given to Brenham public school. (1973)

Marker Details

Address Crockett St.
Location Description Crockett St., S side between Gay Hill and Independence streets
Marker # 8367
Dedicated 1973
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code fraternal organizations; schools; educational topics
Latitude, Longitude 30.173468, -96.392178

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