College Station in Brazos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Texas A&M Corps of Cadets
Photographed By Brian Anderson, July 1, 2018
1. Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Marker
Inscription.
Texas A&M Corps of Cadets. . Soon after its opening in 1876, the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (Texas A&M) established the Corps of Cadets to fulfill its mandate to instruct its students (all-male until the early 1960s) in military science. A&M contributed more officers to America's world war two effort than any other institution, including the U.S. Military Academy. Many of the Corps' traditional activities, such as the Aggie Band, Fish Drill Team, and Ross Volunteers, have gained national and international recognition. A&M's elite Corps of Cadets continues to dominate the University's unique public image.
Soon after its opening in 1876, the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (Texas A&M) established the Corps of Cadets to fulfill its mandate to instruct its students (all-male until the early 1960s) in military science. A&M contributed more officers to America's WW II effort than any other institution, including the U.S. Military Academy. Many of the Corps' traditional activities, such as the Aggie Band, Fish Drill Team, and Ross Volunteers, have gained national and international recognition. A&M's elite Corps of Cadets continues to dominate the University's unique public image.
Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8698.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 30° 36.749′ N, 96° 20.263′ W. Marker is in College Station, Texas, in Brazos County. Marker is on Coke Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on the Texas A&M University campus, in front of the Sanders Corps of Cadets Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: College Station TX 77843, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 3. submitted on August 6, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
