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(July 15, 1854-March 27, 1929) Born in Quitman, Texas, Emma (George) Latchem came to Orange in 1871 after her husband died. Mrs. Latchem began teaching in 1873 in a private school. She joined the public school system when it opened in 1884. Devoted to teaching, she helped found the mothers and teachers club in 1908 which worked to improve classroom conditions. She was a charter member of the Orange Eastern Star. After 42 years of teaching, she retired in 1915. Recorded - 1979
Latchem, Emma George is a historical marker in Orange, Orange County, dedicated in 1979. It is one of 66 historical markers documented in Orange County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 91 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.0854, -93.7408 near Orange. The nearest cataloged historic site is Levingston, George M. (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Russell, Robert B, Saxon, Charles Holmes, and Sholars, Samuel Wallace, M.D..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5361011489. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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