Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; educational topics
Marker Year
1962
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Yes
Marker Location
Blinn College-Brenham Campus, Old Main Building (BNMN), College Ave., N side between High and Green streets. RTHL medallion and text plate at southwest entrance to the building. RTHL medallion 1962, text plate added 1965.
Private Property
Marker Condition
Marker Size
Medallion and Plate
Marker Text
Blinn College. Founded as "Mission Institute", March 28, 1883. Methodist affiliated. 1887 gift of Rev. Christian Blinn of New York built main hall. Name was changed 1889 to Blinn Memorial. This main building erected 1906. Became junior college, 1927. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -1965