College Station in Brazos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Texas A&M Corps of Cadets

Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 1, 2018

1. Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Marker

Inscription. Soon after its opening in 1876, the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (Texas A&M) established the Corps of Cadets to fulfill its mandate to instruct its students (all-male until the early 1960s) in military science. A&M contributed more officers to America's WW II effort than any other institution, including the U.S. Military Academy. Many of the Corps' traditional activities, such as the Aggie Band, Fish Drill Team, and Ross Volunteers, have gained national and international recognition. A&M's elite Corps of Cadets continues to dominate the University's unique public image.

Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8698.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 30° 36.749′ N, 96° 20.263′ W. Marker is in College Station, Texas, in Brazos County. It is on Coke Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on the Texas A&M University campus, in front of the Sanders Corps of Cadets Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: College Station TX 77843, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: J.V. "Pinky" Wilson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Texas A&M Campus Housing (about 300 feet away);

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“The Spirit of ’02” (about 500 feet away); Texas A&M Cadet Edwin O. Bellinger ’36 Memorial Bugle Stand (about 600 feet away); Freedom from Terrorism Memorial (about 600 feet away); James Francis Hollingsworth (about 700 feet away); A. & M. College of Texas World War Memorial (about 800 feet away); Early Play-By-Play Radio Broadcast of a College Football Game (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in College Station.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 1, 2018

2. Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Marker

Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 1, 2018

3. Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Marker

@thetalleyway via YouTube, circa January 9, 2026

4. Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 599 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 3. submitted on August 6, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 4. submitted on January 23, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.