| Marker Number |
11294 |
| Atlas Number |
5319011294 |
| Marker Title |
Pontotoc and San Fernando Academy |
| Index Entry |
Pontotoc and San Fernando Academy |
| Address |
SH 71 |
| City |
Pontotoc |
| County |
Mason |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
502005 |
| UTM Northing |
3419573 |
| Subject Codes |
cities and towns; educational topics |
| Marker Year |
1972 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
SH 71, N side, between Willis St and RR 501 |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
(Site of Academy is 100 yards north) Pontotoc, settled about 1859, was named by first merchant, M. R. Kidd, for his former home town in Mississippi. Post office was opened 1878 in the B. J. Willis home, with Mrs. Willis postmaster. Founded by interested citizens, San Fernando Academy (probably named for nearby creek), opened 1883. Pupils (200 during academy's career) took regular subjects or courses leading toward teacher certificates. Principals were K. T. Hamilton and W. C. Roaten. After academy failed, site was sold by W. J. and B. J. Willis and used by the public school until 1927. (1972) |
