Black plaque № 24574

Sherman, TX, United States

Mattie Davis Lucas. (January 12, 1869 - October 27, 1936) Martha Ora "Mattie" Davis was born in Mississippi and moved to Texas as an infant. She earned a teaching certificate in 1884 and in 1889 married William H. Lucas. Active in civic organizations and women's clubs, Mattie spearheaded many civic

improvements in Grayson County, including the establishment of a Carnegie library, home front war work, and the collection and preservation of local history. Her efforts to commemorate the Texas cente

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