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

Miss Laura Chandler's Private School

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 17, 2026

1. Miss Laura Chandler's Private School Marker

Inscription. James M. Chandler was a Confederate veteran who brought his family to Texas after the Civil War. About 1890 he built a residence and several outbuildings, including a stable, on this property. In 1896, Chandler's daughter Laura began holding school classes in the room above the stable. In 1904, when she married Knox Herbert, this stable-schoolhouse was remodeled as a residence for the couple. Although the Herberts eventually moved from Orange, the structure stands as a reminder of life in the Victorian era.

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11475.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • War, US Civil • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 30° 5.726′ N, 93° 44.195′ W. Marker is in Orange, Texas, in Orange County. It is on 7th Street north of West Pine Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 606 7th St, Orange TX 77630, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Texas’ Golden Triangle.

It is

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also in the American South,

on the Gulf Coast,

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: Jackson-Hustmyre House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Emmett Beuhler House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joe and Annie Lucas House (about 300 feet away); First United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); The Woman's Club of Orange (about 700 feet away); Cox House (about 800 feet away); First Christian Church of Orange (approx. 0.2 miles away); The City of Orange (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orange.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 17, 2026

2. Miss Laura Chandler's Private School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.