Beeville in Bee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Lott-Canada School
Photographed By James Hulse, August 29, 2021
1. Lott-Canada School Marker
Named for Mose Lott
and Allen Canada, the
Two Men Responsible for
Building the First School
for Black Children in Beeville
and Dedicated to the
Education of All People
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 28° 23.892′ N, 97° 45.432′ W. Marker is in Beeville, Texas, in Bee County. Marker is at the intersection of West Corpus Christi Street (U.S. 59) and North Burke Street, on the right when traveling west on West Corpus Christi Street. The marker is located on the left side of the entrance to the old school. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 West Corpus Christi Street, Beeville TX 78102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lott Canada School (here, next to this marker); Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jones Chapel United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away); American Legion Post 818 (about 700 feet away); West Side School for Mexican Americans (approx. 0.4 miles away); Beeville Fallen Aviators (approx. 0.4 miles away); Beeville War Dead Memorial
this page online
Photographed By James Hulse, August 29, 2021
2. The Lott-Canada School Marker is the marker on the left of the two markers
Photographed By James Hulse, August 29, 2021
3. The Lott-Canada School and several markers at the location
Photographed By James Hulse, August 29, 2021
4. 2nd marker - National Register of Historic Places
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
