Tehuacana in Limestone County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William Rees
Builder of Old Trinity University Structure
— (June 15, 1845 - July 11, 1937) —
A year later he was given the contract for the construction of the wings of this stone building.
At that time, Trinity University (under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church) was short of funds. Because he had a love for the cause of higher education and a love for Trinity, Rees, a skilled craftsman, did much of the stonecutting—a chore usually left to laborers.
Always interested in education, he was a member of the local board of education and in his turn its president. He was a staunch supporter of Trinity University, and later of Westminster college.
Dr. Beeson, first president of Trinity, performed the ceremony when on Jan. 3, 1875, Rees married Georgia Ann Sanders. They had six children.
The life of Rees proved the truth of the proverb: "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches." He was honest and humble, and had a keen appreciation for the finer things of life.
He is buried in the Tehuacana Cemetery.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5844.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 1875.
Location. 31° 44.618′ N, 96° 32.739′ W. Marker is in Tehuacana, Texas, in Limestone County. Marker is at the intersection of College Avenue and Railroad Street, on the left when traveling east on College Avenue. Located on the grounds of Westminister College. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tehuacana TX 76686, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tehuacana (here, next to this marker); Tehuacana Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Robert B. Longbotham (approx. 5 miles away); Mrs. Lucy Haggard Longbotham (approx. 5 miles away); Albert R. Mace (approx. 5.2 miles away); Miss Rogers' Music Room (approx. 5.2 miles away); The First Presbyterian Church (approx. 5.6 miles away); Origin of the Texas State Teachers Association (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tehuacana.
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