Marker Inscription
In 1898, the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad chartered a Young Men's Christian Association and, in 1899, erected a 3-story structure across the street from this site to furnish lodging and recreation for railway workers. The facility also served Temple citizens and pioneered in providing athletic activities for youth. The principal community leaders of the "Y" were W.S. Rowland (1866-1940), Dr. A.C. Scott (1865-1940), Dr. J.M. Woodson (1868-1930), Dr. R.T. Wilson (1884-1965), Walter R. Humphrey (1904-1971). The first Y.M.C.A. building burned in 1934 but was rebuilt the next year. In 1942, the facilities were given to the USO. (1975)
About this site
Former Site of Y.M.C.A. is a historical marker in Temple, Bell County, dedicated in 1975. It is one of 223 historical markers documented in Bell County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 399 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.0947, -97.3431 near Temple. The nearest cataloged historic site is Temple Daily Telegram (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Texas Forestry Association, Temple, and Knob Creek Lodge No. 401, A.F. & A.M..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5027005920. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
