Mexia in Limestone County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Miss Rogers' Music Room
Photographed by James Hulse, October 18, 2020
1. Miss Roger's Music Room Marker
Built opposite public school, for Laura T. Rogers, who (1880- 1920) taught piano and choral music from 7 A.M. To 7 P.M., 6 days a week, 8 months in year. Had 4 pianos used all day; 8 pupils often played in unison. Auditorium, with overflow seating in yard, staged recitals and dramas. A church organist-choir director 35 years, Miss Rogers kindled cultural interests in pupils of two generations.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3402.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.
Location. 31° 41.518′ N, 96° 28.836′ W. Marker is in Mexia, Texas, in Limestone County. It is at the intersection of North Kaufman Street and East Evelyn Street, on the left when traveling north on North Kaufman Street. The marker is located in the south front section of the Mexia City Cemetery on the left side of the main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mexia TX 76667, 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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Albert R. Mace (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Origin of the Texas State Teachers Association (approx. 0.6 miles away); The First Presbyterian Church
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Also see . . . Laura T. Rodgers. Findagrave.com (Submitted on October 30, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, October 18, 2020
2. Miss Roger's Music Room Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 18, 2020
3. Miss Roger's Music Room Marker and her tombstone
Photographed by James Hulse, October 18, 2020
4. Laura T. Rogers' tombstone
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 387 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 30, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
