Chat Work Club

Formed by a group of thirty three women of Valentine's Day, 1921, the Chat Work Club derived its name from the members practice of working on sewing projects while conversing with each other. In 1925, they began raising funds for a portland public library, and by 1933 a building was completed. Beginning with 291 books, the library grew over the years and has occupied a number of structures. The original library building was moved to this site in 1983. The members of the Chat Work Club remain active in community affairs.

Chat Work Club is a historical marker in Portland, San Patricio County, dedicated in 1990. It is one of 35 historical markers documented in San Patricio County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 59 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 27.9010, -97.3139 near Portland. The nearest cataloged historic site is Portland (cemetery), about 1.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Bay View College, Site of, Gregory, and Gregory School.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5409000826. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.