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

Lampasas Public Library

Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2025

1. Lampasas Public Library Marker

Inscription. In 1901, members of Lampasas' Women's Clubs came together to establish a library for the benefit of the community. Early efforts failed, but in 1904 a charter was granted to the Lampasas Library Association. The Pierian Club and the Twentieth Century Club held book receptions and performances to start a library collection. The successful programs brought in more than 800 books, and women staffed a subscription library room until a group of men bought a building near city hall for a full library. The library continued to expand, and the city built an independent structure for it in 1962. More than a century after Lampasas women's first efforts, the library continues to benefit local citizens.

Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14485.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 31° 4.016′ N, 98° 10.855′ W. Marker is in Lampasas, Texas, in Lampasas County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and E 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. The marker is located

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on the west side of the Lampasas Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 S Main St, Lampasas TX 76550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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: Pierian Club (a few steps from this marker); Murray Kenneth Guthrie (a few steps from this marker); W.N. Huling Home, 1877 (within shouting distance of this marker); Little Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Keystone Hotel, (about 600 feet away); Santa Fe Depot, (about 600 feet away); Site of Old Opera House (about 700 feet away); Central Christian Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lampasas.

Lampasas Public Library and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2025

2. Lampasas Public Library and Marker

The view of the Lampasas Public Library and Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2025

3. The view of the Lampasas Public Library and Marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.