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

Old Sherman Public Library

Photographed by Gary Estep, February 8, 2026

1. Old Sherman Public Library Marker

Inscription.
A subscription library was established in Sherman in 1901 and housed in a rented room. In 1911, the city submitted a request to the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and received $20,000 for a library. This lot was purchased in 1912 for $2500 and plans were drawn for a structure of simplified beaux-arts styling by local architect John Tulloch (1860-1947). The building served as a library from 1915 until 1973. Of note are the three interior murals, completed in 1934.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1990

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11538.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list.

Location. 33° 38.074′ N, 96° 36.442′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. It is at the intersection of South Walnut Street and East Jones Street, on the right when traveling north on South Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 S Walnut Street, Sherman TX 75090, 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,

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

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dannel Funeral Home (a few steps from this marker); Walnut Street Church of Christ (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Christian Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1924 Masonic Temple (about 500 feet away); Stone from Old Ox Mill (about 700 feet away); Japanese Model 92 (about 700 feet away); Washington Iron Works, Inc. (about 700 feet away); Hall Furniture Building (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.

Also see . . . National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form Old Sherman Public Library. (Submitted on May 14, 2026, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas.)

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023

2. Old Sherman Public Library Marker

Old Sherman Public Library and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023

3. Old Sherman Public Library and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 72 times this year. Last updated on May 14, 2026, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on February 8, 2026, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.