Historical Markers in Texas

Lagarto College

History·Live Oak County·Texas

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.

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28.1174, -97.9575

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