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

Site of Odessa College

1889-1891

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 10, 2015

1. Site of Odessa College Marker

Inscription. 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 alloted 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

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4845.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 31° 51.997′ N, 102° 22.809′ W. Marker is in Odessa, Texas, in Ector County. Marker is at the intersection of Andrews Highway (U.S. 385) and East 25th Street, on the right when traveling south on Andrews Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Odessa TX 79761, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mrs. John L. Morris (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Henderson House (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Parker Family

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(approx. 1.2 miles away); Ector County Public Schools (approx. 1.2 miles away); World's First Championship Jackrabbit Roping (approx. 1.2 miles away); W.D. Noel (approx. 1.2 miles away); Tom “Pinkie” Roden (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Jackrabbit (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Odessa.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 10, 2015

2. Site of Odessa College Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 10, 2015

3. Site of Odessa College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.