Terrell in Kaufman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Carnegie Public Library
Photographed by James Hulse, July 12, 2026
1. Carnegie Public Library Marker
Opened 1904 through the efforts of local women's clubs. Building a gift of public benefactor Andrew Carnegie. Only library in Kaufman County; has been information center for students of five local colleges and a site of early civic functions.
Has over 14,000 books.
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9426.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 32° 44.297′ N, 96° 16.691′ W. Marker is in Terrell, Texas, in Kaufman County. It is at the intersection of North Frances Street and West High Street, on the right when traveling south on North Frances Street. The Carnegie Library Building houses the Terrell Heritage Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 North Frances Street, Terrell TX 75160, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. 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: Carnegie Library Building (here, next to this marker); Governor Oscar B. Colquitt (within shouting distance of this marker); Gov. Oscar Branch Colquitt (1861-1940) (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of the Good Shepherd (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The American National Bank
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Photographed by Rheba Bybee, August 28, 2016
2. Carnegie Public Library Marker
Photographed by Rheba Bybee, August 28, 2016
3. Carnegie Public Library
circa December 20, 2025
4. Carnegie Public Library Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, July 12, 2026
5. Carnegie Public Library Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. This page has been viewed 766 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on August 30, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. 4. submitted on February 14, 2026. 5. submitted on July 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
