W.C.T.U. Building

W.C.T.U. Building (HM11QC)

Location: Canadian, TX 79014 Hemphill County
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Country: United States of America
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N 35° 54.764', W 100° 22.93'

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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 4th Wednesday since founding.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
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HM NumberHM11QC
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Marker Number5668
Year Placed1965
Placed ByState Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, October 6th, 2014 at 8:39am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 375287 N 3975151
Decimal Degrees35.91273333, -100.38216667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 35° 54.764', W 100° 22.93'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds35° 54' 45.84" N, 100° 22' 55.80" W
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Area Code(s)806
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 401-499 S 5th St, Canadian TX 79014, US
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