| Marker Number |
8698 |
| Atlas Number |
5041008698 |
| Marker Title |
Texas A&M Corps of Cadets |
| Index Entry |
Texas A&M Corps of Cadets |
| Address |
|
| City |
College Station |
| County |
Brazos |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
755124 |
| UTM Northing |
3389677 |
| Subject Codes |
World War II; fairs and festivals; military topics |
| Marker Year |
1993 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadets Center, Texas A&M University, College Station. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
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, includin 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. |
