Details for Wesa Weddington

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5041008701

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Marker Number 8701
Atlas Number 5041008701
Marker Title Wesa Weddington
Index Entry Weddington, Wesa
Address
City Bryan
County Brazos
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 755630
UTM Northing 3396430
Subject Codes educational topics
Marker Year 1983
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location From the intersection of SH 6 and FM 158 (East Bryan) take FM 158 E approx. .5 miles to Boonville Cemetery.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size grave marker
Marker Text Granddaughter of Harvey Mitchell, a pioneer settler of Brazos County, Wesa Weddington began teaching Latin and Spanish in 1903 in Bryan public schools. She received a Masters Degree in 1918 from Columbia University and then taught while serving as Principal of Bryan High School from 1920 to 1946. A dedicated teacher who set high standards, she earned love and respect from students, many of whom became leaders in the community.

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