Huntsville in Walker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Peabody Library Building
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 8, 2026
1. Peabody Library Building Marker
The first campus structure to be used exclusively for library purposes, this building was erected in 1902. Built with assistance from the Peabody Education Fund (a philanthropic program created by northern banker George Peabody soon after the Civil War), the library exhibits Classical Revival and Romanesque Revival style influences. Designed by J. L. O'Connor, it served as a library until 1929 and has had other academic uses since that time.
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8469.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 30° 42.939′ N, 95° 32.971′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. It can be reached from Avenue J. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1720 Avenue J, Huntsville TX 77341, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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: Austin College Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Austin Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Main Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Presidents Tree (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roberts-Farris Log Cabin
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . . Peabody Memorial Library. (Submitted on May 31, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas.)
Photographed by Buildingshsu, March 10, 2007
2. Peabody Library Building Marker
Photographed by Buildingshsu, March 8, 2009
3. Cornerstone of Peabody Library
of
Education
J.D. Sayers R.M. Love J.G. Todd
Local Board of Directors
A.T. McKinney T.H. Ball J.G. Ashford
Photographed by James Hulse, August 21, 2021
4. The Peabody Library Building and Marker
Photographed by Buildingshsu, July 3, 2007
5. Peabody Library Building
Photographed by Buildingshsu, March 8, 2009
6. Cornerstone of Peabody Library
Memorial Library
1901
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 11, 2017
7. George Peabody (1795-1869)
This 19th century portrait of George Peabody by an unknown artist hangs in the Peabody room of the Georgetown Neighborhood Library in Washington, DC.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,785 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on June 27, 2013, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on March 8, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2. submitted on May 31, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. 3. submitted on August 30, 2009, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. 4. submitted on August 28, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5. submitted on May 31, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. 6. submitted on August 30, 2009, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. 7. submitted on February 18, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
