Site of Masonic Academy
Replaced Hickory Grove School, organized 1840. Land was given to Graham Lodge No. 20, A.F. & A.M.; lodge built Masonic Academy in 1849, only school in the area. Texas Public School Act of 1875 caused academy to close, and property sale proceeds were given to Brenham public school. (1973)
30.1735° N, 96.3921° W
Where to Find It
Crockett St., S side between Gay Hill and Independence streets
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NE Giddings-Wilkin House Brenham
- 0.3 mi S Brenham Fire Department Brenham
- 0.3 mi SW First Christian Church of Brenham Brenham
- 0.4 mi E Brenham Normal and Industrial College Brenham
- 0.4 mi S Ross-Carroll House Brenham
- 0.4 mi SW First Baptist Church Brenham