Historical Marker
Miss Rogers' Music Room
Historical marker location:
609 N. Bonham St., Mexia, Texas
( 609 N Bonham St., Mexia)
Marker installed: 1965
Built opposite public school, for Laura T. Rogers, who (1880-1920) taught piano and choral music from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 6 days a week, 8 months in year. Had 4 pianos used all day; 8 pupils often played in union. Auditorium, with overflow seating in yard, staged recitals and dramas. A church organist-choir director 35 years, Miss Rogers kindled cultural interests in pupils of two generations.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.