BTGT 11: Sterling's Vision for the Printed Word Traditional Geocache

Welcome to the Visit Baytown Texas GeoTour, where Family, History, and Nature Come Together! This cache is part of a series designed to take you on a tour of Baytown. Click here to download the Official GeoTour passport or stop by the tourism kiosk inside Buc-ee’s - Baytown, N 29° 48.050 W 094° 60.000, to pick one up! Accrue 28+ points & receive a Texas themed trackable geocoin!

Park in the Sterling Municipal Library Parking lot. The first library in the Baytown area was a branch of the Harris County Library.  Ross S. Sterling, then President of Humble Oil and Refining Company, donated the land and the physical building, while Harris County funded the staff and materials for the library. This Goose Creek Library served residents until 1963. Municipally funded public library service commenced with the dedication of Sterling Municipal Library in 1963. The name honors Ross Sterling for his vision and commitment to the printed word. After finding your cache, you can head inside and check out their 'think tank', 3-D printer, and endless book selections!

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