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
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas and in the Austin Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
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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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 1,044 times since then and 52 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.
