| Marker Number |
5059 |
| Atlas Number |
5375005059 |
| Marker Title |
St. Mary's Academy |
| Index Entry |
Saint Mary's Academy |
| Address |
1200 Washington St. |
| City |
Amarillo |
| County |
Potter |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
240735 |
| UTM Northing |
3899189 |
| Subject Codes |
educational buildings; educational topics; Roman Catholic denomination; women |
| Marker Year |
1982 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
1200 Washington Street, facing Ellwood Park, Amarillo. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Established by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in 1899, St. Mary's Academy was originally located in Clarendon (60 mi. SE). In 1913 the institution was moved to Amarillo through the efforts of The Rev. David H. Dunn and the local Knights of Columbus council. The original section of this three-story brick schoolhouse was completed the same year. Later additions were constructed to accommodate the school's growth. Operated by the Amarillo Diocese since 1945, St. Mary's Academy has played a vital role in the educational development of the area. |
