Details for Site of Switzer College

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5217004892

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Marker Number 4892
Atlas Number 5217004892
Marker Title Site of Switzer College
Index Entry Switzer College, Site of
Address FM 66
City Itasca
County Hill
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 674890
UTM Northing 3559920
Subject Codes women, women's history topics; educational topics
Marker Year 1966
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location NE corner FM 66 (E. Main St.) and FM 934 (N. Files St.)
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 14" x 24"
Marker Text Founded 1902 by David and Rebecca Switzer as Woman's College and Conservatory of Music. Offered liberal arts, sciences, music. Had average of 125 students. Social activities included literary societies, lyceum courses, receptions. Moved to Dallas, 1912. Plant was sold, dismantled in 1917. (1966)

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