| Marker Number |
73 |
| Atlas Number |
5441000073 |
| Marker Title |
Abilene State School |
| Index Entry |
Abilene State School |
| Address |
664 Maple St |
| City |
Abilene |
| County |
Taylor |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
431491 |
| UTM Northing |
3586902 |
| Subject Codes |
educational topics; hospitals; medical topics and health professionals; institutional buildings |
| Marker Year |
1981 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
664 Maple Street, just south of SH 36, Abilene |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
The Texas Legislature provided for the establishment of this institution in 1899 as a center for the treatment of epilepsy. Opened in 1904 under the direction of Dr. John Preton, it was largely self-sufficient, with surrounding land used for raising crops and livestock. Significant research on epilepsy was conducted here by Dr. T. B. Bass, superintendent from 1909 to 1943. A residential facility since 1957, the Abilene State School has developed a leading program of quality care for the mentally retarded based on innovative ideas and widespread community support. |
