Historical Marker
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Historical marker location:
Moulton, Texas
( Moulton High School, west Bobcat Drive, Moulton)
Marker installed: 1973
Name honors brothers who gave site and half costs of building; the community matched their donation. Architect: H. Struve. Contractors: Joel Meyer & Co. Order of Sons of Hermann laid cornerstone July 31, 1901, in a gala celebration including a parade, band concert, barbecue, ball, and orations in English, German, and Czechoslovakian.
North wing was added in 1923. Building still houses school.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973.
The Battle of San Jacinto fought on April 21, 1836, was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution, and led to the capture of Santa Anna and the end of the conflict.