Bryan in Brazos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Annex
'50 '51 '52 '53
Photographed by Ronald Claiborne, January 6, 2024
1. Bryan Air Force Base Marker
Immediately after the end of World War II, The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas faced a severe housing and classroom space shortage because of the groundswell of returning veterans. Starting in 1946, facilities were leased at Bryan Army Air Field to house both returning Veterans and incoming Corps freshman classes. This effort produced "The Annex" which became the first home of the four Aggie Classes of 1950, 1951, 1952, and 1953. They lived and studied here during their Fish years. The Aggies at "The Annex" occupied more than 75 black tar-paper-covered single story barracks with a single common Mess Hall. Each barrack housed 20 students, had no air conditioning and featured remote shared bathroom facilities.
Approximately 5,500 Aggies inhabited "The Annex" during those years and later graduated from the main campus in College Station. "The Annex" was instrumental in producing over 4,000 officers for the Armed Services, 18 Distinguished Alumni, 28 General Officers, seven Presidents of the Association of Former Students and two Regents for the A&M System.
This plaque is dedicated to all of those Aggies who lived on "The Annex".
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 30° 38.311′ N, 96°
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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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bryan Air Force Base (here, next to this marker); Kings Highway Camino Real Old San Antonio Road (approx. 2.2 miles away); Route of El Camino Real (approx. 2.2 miles away); Leonard School (approx. 3.3 miles away); Brazos River Levee (approx. 4 miles away); San Salvador Mission Church (approx. 4.2 miles away); Kings Highway - Camino Real Old San Antonio Road (approx. 4½ miles away); Moseley's Ferry (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bryan.
Regarding The Annex. The marker was organized, funded and erected by a committee of the eight Class Agents from the Classes of '50, '51, '52 and '53. Two Class Agents from each class participated in the origination and procurement of the marker.
Photographed by Morgan Petermann, September 29, 2023
2. The Annex Marker
Photographed by Morgan Petermann, September 29, 2023
3. The Annex Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Hurst, Texas. This page has been viewed 455 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on August 14, 2024, by Brigadier General (Ret) Charles M. Scott, Jr. (Texas A&M '53) of Litchfield Park, Arizona. Photos: 1. submitted on January 7, 2024, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on October 1, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Hurst, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
