Carthage in Panola County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Carthage Book Club

Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 20, 2022

1. Carthage Book Club Marker

Inscription. 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. The club also opened a public library, maintained a Red Cross workroom during World Wars I and II, and led beautification projects, including revitalization of the town square. Today, the Carthage Book Club continues to promote the civic, social, and literary welfare of the community.

Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16352.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 32° 9.455′ N, 94° 20.312′ W. Marker is in Carthage, Texas, in Panola County. It is at the intersection of St. Mary Street (Business U.S. 59) and East Panola Street,

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on the right when traveling north on St. Mary Street. Marker is located in Senator Margie Neal Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carthage TX 75633, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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: Jonathan Anderson (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Panola County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Panola Watchman (within shouting distance of this marker); Panola County (within shouting distance of this marker); Margie Neal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Public Restroom Building (about 400 feet away); Central Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Christian Church of Carthage (approx.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 20, 2022

2. Carthage Book Club Marker

0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carthage.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.