Wildhorse Creek in Manor in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Clayton Vocational Institute

Photographed By Richard Denney, February 24, 2017

1. Clayton Vocational Institute Marker

Inscription.

In 1903 the Rev. Joseph E. Clayton was called to be principal of Manor's first black school. Under his leadership, the educational program included vocational and mechanical training, as well as the study of languages, arts, and sciences. In 1919 the facility became part of the public school system and was known as Clayton Vocational Institute. Clayton, who served as principal until 1925, later was an active leader in the Southern Tenant Farmers Union. Throughout its history, the separate school for black students produced a number of outstanding graduates.

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14291.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 30° 20.422′ N, 97° 33.805′ W. Marker is in Manor, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Wildhorse Creek. Marker is on West Carrie Manor Street west of Abernathy Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 West Carrie Manor Street, Manor TX 78653, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. City of Manor (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bloor House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Manor Cemetery

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(approx. ¾ mile away); Decker Swedish Evangelical Free Church and Cemetery (approx. 2½ miles away); Rose Hill Cemetery (approx. 3.2 miles away); Decker United Methodist Church and Community (approx. 3.8 miles away); Boyce Family Cemetery (approx. 4.3 miles away); Barr Mansion (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manor.

More about this marker. The marker has been moved several times in recent years but was rededicated on February 24, 2017 as part of Black History Month. The marker is now located at the entrance to the Manor Library Community Center, the only remaining building of the original Clayton Institute.

Photographed By Richard Denney, February 24, 2017

2. Clayton Vocational Institute Marker

Marker is visible in background along with various people in attendance of the rededication ceremony including Travis County Commissioner, Jeff Travillion Precinct One, and several members of the Travis County Historical Commission.

Photographed By Richard Denney, February 24, 2017

3. Clayton Vocational Institute Marker

Rededication ceremony 02-24-2017.

Photographed By Richard Denney

4. Clayton Vocational Institute Marker

Program from marker rededication 02-24-2017

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2017, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 25, 2017, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.