Marker Number |
11116 |
Atlas Number |
5351011116 |
Marker Title |
W. H. Ford Male & Female College |
Index Entry |
Ford, W. H., Male & Female College |
Address |
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City |
Newton |
County |
Newton |
UTM Zone |
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UTM Easting |
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UTM Northing |
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Subject Codes |
educational topics; women |
Marker Year |
1965 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
Marker Location |
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Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text |
Formerly W. H. Ford Male & Female College (1889-1906). Named for secretary of the Southwest College Company. President Joseph Syler and his wife were the teachers. High-school level, as were many early Texas "colleges"; founded for the public good, by private donors. After the college closed, this heart pine building was for 2 years part of the Newton schools, then was moved to Courthouse Square. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965. |