Harry Fishburne Estill - Oakwood Cemetery, Huntsville, TX
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A graveside marker honoring a leader at nearby Sam Houston State University.
Waymark Code: WMY10T
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2018
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Harry Fishburne Estill
Fifth President Sam Houston
State University, 1908 - 1937
Estill was valedictorian of Sam Houston Normal Institute's first senior class in 1880 and spent 55 years on campus as a student, faculty member and president. He authorized early United States History text for public school students in southern states. In 1907 he received an honorary Degree of Doctor of Literature from Austin College. As president he introduced new programs of study, extracurricular activities, campus publications, and student and alumni organization; upgraded facility numbers and preparations; and obtained professional academic accreditation for the school.
Donated by
SHSU Alumni Association 2006
Group that erected the marker: Sam Houston State University Alumni Association 2006
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Oakwood Cemetery
Huntsville, TX USA
77320
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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