Lagarto College
Site of Live Oak County's only college. Opened 1884, with 4 teachers. Promoted locally to further town's growth (population 500). Once-prosperous Lagarto failed after 2 railroad bypasses. School closed, 1895. Two story building was moved and used as a ranch house.
28.1174° N, 97.9575° W
Where to Find It
0.2 mile west of FM 534 on CR 174 in Lagarto
Nearby Markers
- 0.7 mi NE Lagarto Cemetery Lagarto
- 3.7 mi W Fort Ramirez George West
- 3.7 mi W Old Dobie Ranch, Birthplace of J. Frank Dobie Lagarto
- 4.9 mi NE Murphy Ranch House Mathis
- 4.9 mi NE Echo Stagecoach Depot and Post Office Lagarto
- 7.2 mi E Thomas Henry Mathis Ranch Mathis