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

Mrs. J.A.B. Miller Public Library Building

Photographed By Duane Hall, April 28, 2016

1. Mrs. J.A.B. Miller Public Library Building Marker

Inscription. Financed by the Self-Culture Club and other local women’s organizations, this structure was erected in 1909 to provide a meeting place for the groups and to house the city’s library collection. In 1924 when money was no longer available to pay a librarian, Mattie B. (Mrs. J.A.B.) Miller (1874-1969), pioneer ranch woman and civic leader, offered her services. For 41 years, as an unpaid librarian, she dedicated her time and resources to the project. In 1968 when the city took over operation, the library was named in her honor.

Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3510.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 31° 49.905′ N, 99° 25.405′ W. Marker is in Coleman, Texas, in Coleman County. Marker is at the intersection of West Street and Cottonwood Street, on the right when traveling north on West Street. Marker is located in the northwest corner of the grounds of the Coleman County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coleman TX 76834, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Coleman County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Western Cattle Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Co. B, 142nd Infantry, 36th Division Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Original Coleman County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); County Named in 1857 for Robert M. Coleman (within shouting distance of this marker); The Blair House (approx. ¼ mile away); Home Town of Texas Confederate Colonel James E. McCord (approx. 1.1 miles away); Camp Colorado C.S.A. (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coleman.

Mrs. J.A.B. Miller Public Library Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, April 28, 2016

2. Mrs. J.A.B. Miller Public Library Building

View to east from West Street

Photographed By Kayla Harper, October 28, 2018

3. Mrs. J.A.B. Miller Public Library Building Marker

Photographed By Kayla Harper, October 28, 2018

4. Mrs. J.A.B. Miller Public Library Building Marker

Building and Marker on Grounds<br>of the Coleman County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, April 28, 2016

5. Building and Marker on Grounds
of the Coleman County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 430 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on November 4, 2018, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. 5. submitted on May 6, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.