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W. C. T. U. Building

  Texas Historical Markers
Canadian, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 35° 54' 44.83982000016", -100° 22' 53.0576600016"
 
    Texas State
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     Only structure in the nation built, owned and still operated by a local chapter of Women's Christian Temperance Union. Built 1911, with financing and upkeep from annual bazaars held since 1906. Also, used by public library and civic groups. Determined to abolish liquor by local option election, the chapter organized in 1902. Won first election a year later. Meetings have been held every Wednesday since founding. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

W. C. T. U. Building Historical Marker Location Map, Canadian, Texas