Odessa College
N 31° 51.995 W 102° 22.808
13R E 747856 N 3528640
Located at the corner of US 385 and 25th St.
Waymark Code: WM4QBN
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/19/2008
Views: 17
This marker is located in front of the administration building for Odessa College at the intersection of US 385 and 25th St in Odessa, TX
Marker Number: 4845
Marker Text:
Established through efforts of Odessa Townsite Co., which gave $12,000; a northern methodist group matched this fund in 1888. Rev. M. A. Daugherty, Pittsburgh, Pa., was placed in charge, and a 20-acre plot was allowed to the college. Erection of a 2-story building began in 1890. In 1891 classes for 14 students were taught by Miss Alice Wright, of Maine. A "Mystery" fire destroyed the college after one session. This church-sponsored college was never rebuilt. In 1946, the new Odessa college was founded to fulfill aims of leadership in education. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967.
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