Carthage in Panola County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Public Restroom Building
Carthage, Texas
Circa 1918
Built by Carthage Book Club
Established 1907
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 32° 9.387′ N, 94° 20.336′ W. Marker is in Carthage, Texas, in Panola County. Marker is on West Sabine Street east of Market Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located at the northeast corner of the former Circulating Book Club building, facing West Sabine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 West Sabine Street, Carthage TX 75633, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Panola Watchman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Margie Neal (about 300 feet away); Jonathan Anderson (about 300 feet away); Panola County (about 400 feet away); Carthage Book Club (about 400 feet away); Central Baptist Church (about 600 feet away); Old Panola County Jail (about 600 feet away); First Christian Church of Carthage (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carthage.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Margie Neal
Also see . . . Carthage Book Club. In 1907, twelve area women, including Texas' first woman Senator, Margie Neal, established the circulating book club. Focusing on civic and social issues in addition to literacy, the club's first major project was to raise funds for Carthage's first sidewalk, connecting downtown to the Santa Fe railway. In 1922, members established a clubhouse and ladies' restroom, which met the needs of rural women visiting town for trade and business. (Submitted on June 28, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 28, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.