Details for McKenzie College

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5387010884

Data

Marker Number 10884
Atlas Number 5387010884
Marker Title McKenzie College
Index Entry McKenzie College
Address
City Clarksville
County Red River
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 304704
UTM Northing 3719220
Subject Codes educational topics
Marker Year 1963
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location 3.5 mi. south of Clarksville off SH 37
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size RTHL medallion
Marker Text Site of McKenzie College - An outstanding school of the Southwest before the Civil War - Established in 1841 by the Reverend John W. P. McKenzie (1806-1877), pioneer missionary to the Choctaws, circuit rider in Texas in 1838 - Opened in a log cabin, it expanded to four large buildings on 900 acres - Chartered January 10, 1854 - Enrolled 300 boarding pupils annually - Closed in 1869

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