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

Harry Fishburne Estill

Fifth President of Sam Houston State University

— 1908-1937 —

Harry Fishburne Estill Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 21, 2021

1. Harry Fishburne Estill Marker

Inscription.

Estill was valedictorian of the Sam Houston Normal Institute's first senior class in 1880 and spent 55 years on campus as student, faculty member, and president. He authored early United States history texts 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 organizations; upgraded faculty numbers and preparations; and obtained professional academic accreditation for the school.

Erected 2006 by SHSU Alumni Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 30° 43.622′ N, 95° 32.67′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. Marker can be reached from Avenue F / Martin Luther King Drive near 9th Street, on the left when traveling east. The gravesite is within Oakwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntsville TX 77341, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jesse Parker (within shouting distance of this marker); Elliott Toulmin Bowers (within shouting distance of this marker); Powell Sanctuary

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Norton Shaver (within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring Unknown Graves (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joshua Houston (about 500 feet away); The W.W. Adickes Addition to Oakwood Cemetery (about 600 feet away); Original Site of The Steamboat House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

Regarding Harry Fishburne Estill. Harry F. Estill (1861-1942) served the longest term as president of SHSU. The university’s second library, built in 1929, was named to honor Estill.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Former Presidents of Sam Houston State University.

Also see . . . About Harry Fishburne Estill. (Submitted on May 31, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas.)

The view of the Harry Fishburne Estill Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 21, 2021

2. The view of the Harry Fishburne Estill Marker in the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,480 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on June 27, 2013, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.