Carthage, TX, United States
Walter Prescott Webb. (April 3, 1888 - March 8, 1963) The world-renowned American historian Walter Prescott Webb was born near this site. His parents were Casner P. and Mary Elizabeth (Kyle) Webb. C. P. Webb farmed and taught school. The family moved in 1893 to the edge of central West Texas. There
a startling new terrain spurred young Walter to study the influence of the frontier on American history. Alternately studying and teaching, Walter Webb earned his B. A. Degree in 1915, his M. A. in 19
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 22986 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off