Southwestern Presbyterian Home and School for Orphans
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N 32° 12.373 W 097° 05.010
14S E 680631 N 3564904
Texas Historical Marker commemorating the origins and service of the Southwestern Presbyterian Home and School for Orphans, now part of the Presbyterian Children Homes and Services system. Located about 3.9 miles east of I-35W, near Itasca, TX.
Waymark Code: WMA83Y
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rilekyle
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Marker Number: 4994

Marker Text:
Orphanage originated in Dallas when First Presbyterian Church women arranged care for four children of a deceased member. Church then decided to found a statewide orphanage, for which D.S. Files family gave this land. Home opened in 1906 with Rev. J.D. McLean as first president. From beginning, home has used modern "Cottage Plan" and has maintained reputation for its outstanding staff, facilities, and program. Home's school was closed in 1957. Orphanage now part of Presbyterian Children's Home and Service Agency. (1969)
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