Cotulla in La Salle County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Welhausen School

Photographed by James Hulse, July 29, 2022

1. Welhausen School Marker

Inscription. Designed by Austin architect Charles H. Page, this brick school house was completed in 1926 and named for County Judge G.A. Welhausen (1862-1944). Twenty-year old Lyndon B. Johnson came to Cotulla in 1928-29 and served as teacher and principal at the school which served the city's Hispanic students for many years. Built in a classically inspired plan with a central block flanked by two low wings, the building features decorative tile panels. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990

Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8138.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 28° 25.814′ N, 99° 13.716′ W. Marker is in Cotulla, Texas, in La Salle County. It is at the intersection of NE Lane Street and Goft Street, on the left when traveling west on NE Lane Street. The marker is located on the right side of the entrance to the school building near the statue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 NE Lane Street, Cotulla TX 78014, United States

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of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: City of Cotulla Historic District (approx. half a mile away); Cotulla's First School (approx. half a mile away); First Presbyterian Church of Cotulla (approx. 0.6 miles away); Kings Highway (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Old San Antonio Road (approx. 0.6 miles away); La Salle County Veterans (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cotulla City Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Polish Immigrant Joseph Cotulla (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cotulla.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 29, 2022

2. Welhausen School Marker

The Welhausen School Marker and Welhausen Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 29, 2022

3. The Welhausen School Marker and Welhausen Statue

The view of the Welhausen School and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 29, 2022

4. The view of the Welhausen School and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,291 times since then and 137 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.