Historical MarkerMary B. Isaacs
Canadian · Hemphill County · Dedicated 1967 · THC Atlas #5211003235
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Marker Inscription
(1854 - 1930) Born in Massachusetts. Came to Texas, 1888, as Hemphill County's first public school teacher. Often saw Indians darken the schoolroom windows trying to watch her classes recite. Married Will C. Isaacs in 1892. Founder and guiding spirit of The Canadian Women's Christian Temperance Union, an organization she served for 44 years. Under her leadership, W. C. T. U. building doubled as community center and now houses the city library. Achievements of this pioneer teacher and civic leader were commemorated in naming of the Mary B. Isaacs Elementary School. (1967)
About this site
Mary B. Isaacs is a historical marker in Canadian, Hemphill County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Hemphill County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 33 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 35.9092, -100.3839 near Canadian. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Church Bell (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Jones Mansion, Hemphill County Jail, and First Baptist Church of Canadian.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5211003235. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
