Site of Wesleyan College
N 31° 31.697 W 094° 06.064
15R E 395466 N 3488676
A 1936 Centennial historic marker at the site of Wesleyan college
Waymark Code: WMXEJQ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2018
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The former site of Wesleyan College is now part of a school playground along State Highway 21/East Main Street. Visitors please be respectful and refrain from taking waymark photos that include any children who may be playing here.
Marker Number: 7647
Marker Text:
Site of
WESLEYAN COLLEGE
Established in 1842
Incorporated January 16, 1844 by the Methodist Church
Named for John Wesley (1703-1791), the founder of Methodism
A successful school for a brief period
United with the University of San Augustine in 1847 to form the University of East Texas, which shortly expired
Erected by the State of Texas
1936
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