Black plaque № 15880

Black plaque № 15880

Lagarto College. 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. #3009

by Texas Historical Commission #03009 of the Texas Historical Marker series

Colour: black

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