| Marker Number |
7910 |
| Atlas Number |
5339007910 |
| Marker Title |
Willis Male and Female College |
| Index Entry |
Willis Male and Female College |
| Address |
Rodgers and Thomason St. |
| City |
Willis |
| County |
Montgomery |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
261582 |
| UTM Northing |
3368461 |
| Subject Codes |
educational topics; women |
| Marker Year |
1973 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
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| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Founded 1888, when coeducation was rare. Willis citizens raised funds for 2-1/2 story building put up by contractor Sidney L. Inglet. Taxes funded three of the six months of school; monthly tuition for rest of year ranged from $1.50 (first grade) to $4.00. First directors -- M. H. and S. N. Barker and N. A. Cravens -- sold out (1890) to C. H. Stovall and F. P. Crow, who in turn sold (1894) to Cyril M. Jansky and Marion Kline. College drew boarding students from wide area, and at least two diplomas were awarded. The plant was sold (1901) to city of Willis for public school purposes. |
