Denison in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

XXI Club

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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 11, 2024

1. XXI Club Marker

Inscription. Founded Oct. 14, 1890, by ten early social leaders. A charter member, Texas Federation of Women's Clubs. Its 2-story brick hall, built 1896, was the first woman's clubhouse in Texas. Had facilities for music, drama, art. Gave Denison its first free public library, 1896-1935.

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11563.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 33° 45.439′ N, 96° 32.337′ W. Marker is in Denison, Texas, in Grayson County. It is at the intersection of West Gandy Street and North Rusk Street, on the left when traveling west on West Gandy Street. In front of Denison Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 241 West Gandy St, Denison TX 75020, 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,

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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: First Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Patrick's Catholic Church (about 400 feet away); Site of Saint Francis Xavier Academy (about 500 feet away); St. Luke's Church (about 800 feet away); Lone Star Masonic Lodge No. 403, A.F. & A.M. (approx. ¼ mile away); Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Katy Park Rededication (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denison.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 11, 2024

2. XXI Club Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.