Pecos in Reeves County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mrs. Lillie W. Cole
(Aug. 31, 1884 – July 26, 1939)
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 25, 2012
1. Mrs. Lillie W. Cole Marker
Outstanding and dedicated teacher; public benefactor.
Born in Lavernia, Texas. Came to Pecos, 1906, with husband Wylie Moffitt Cole. They had two daughters.
Widowed in 1912, started teaching career which lasted for 27 years.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3512.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 31° 25.66′ N, 103° 29.728′ W. Marker is in Pecos, Texas, in Reeves County. Marker is on East 1st Street west of South Cedar Street (U.S. 285), on the left when traveling west. Marker is in front of West of the Pecos Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 East 1st Street, Pecos TX 79772, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Emigrants' Crossing (here, next to this marker); Spanish Explorers (here, next to this marker); Reeves County-Pecos, Texas (here, next to this marker); The Pecos Cantaloupe (a few steps from this marker); Orient Hotel
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 25, 2012
2. Mrs. Lillie W. Cole Marker (in the center)
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 25, 2012
3. Mrs. Lillie W. Cole Marker
Marker is in front of West of the Pecos Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
