Details for Site of Red Oak Academy

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5251004878

Data

Marker Number 4878
Atlas Number 5251004878
Marker Title Site of Red Oak Academy
Index Entry Red Oak Academy, Site of
Address
City
County Johnson
UTM Zone
UTM Easting
UTM Northing
Subject Codes educational topics
Marker Year 1968
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location private property, from Burleson take Academy Hill 2 miles west - marker is in a backyard and fenced in
Private Property Yes
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 14" x 24"
Marker Text An early Texas college, founded near this site (at that time part of Brushy Mound), 1879; re-established as Alta Vista College, 1885. Transferred in 1893 to Presbyterian church, it was renamed Red Oak Academy and inspired name for this section: "Academy Hill". The school closed in 1899.

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