| Marker Number |
8301 |
| Atlas Number |
5477008301 |
| Marker Title |
Baylor University for Boys |
| Index Entry |
Baylor University for Boys |
| Address |
|
| City |
Independence |
| County |
Washington |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
755221 |
| UTM Northing |
3357408 |
| Subject Codes |
educational topics |
| Marker Year |
1936 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
FM 50, .4 mi. S of FM 390, Independence.
|
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite) |
| Marker Text |
On this site stood one of the early buildings of Baylor University erected for boys in 1851, and torn down in 1934; The institution was incorporated February 1, 1845 under the laws of the Republic of Texas; named for Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor who with Reverend William M. Tryon secured the charter; Henry L. Graves was elected first president January 12, 1846; consolidated with Waco University in 1886 and moved to Waco; Baylor University; The oldest existing educational institution in Texas; continues in unselfish service; Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana |
