Bastrop in Bastrop County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Site of Bastrop Military Institute

Photographed By Ross Perkins, May 6, 2013

1. Site of Bastrop Military Institute Marker

Inscription. A Methodist Institution · Chartered January 24, 1852 as Bastrop Academy · · Rechartered under the Auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in 1853 · In 1856 became the Bastrop Military Institute

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 9156.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 24, 1853.

Location. 30° 6.889′ N, 97° 19.281′ W. Marker is in Bastrop, Texas, in Bastrop County. Marker is at the intersection of Church Street and Buttonwood Street, on the right when traveling south on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1402 Church Street, Bastrop TX 78602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. H. P. Luckett House (a few steps from this marker); White-Turner House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Allen-Fowler House (about 400 feet away); Julia Dickinson Allen (about 400 feet away); Brooks-Wilbarger House (about 600 feet away); Crocheron-McDowall House (about 600 feet away); Bastrop Methodist Church

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Bastrop Academy Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bastrop.

The view of the Site of Bastrop Military Institute Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 15, 2022

2. The view of the Site of Bastrop Military Institute Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2013, by Ross Perkins of Cedar Creek, Texas. This page has been viewed 810 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 7, 2013, by Ross Perkins of Cedar Creek, Texas. 2. submitted on April 15, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.