Newton in Newton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
W. H. Ford Male & Female College
Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 12, 2019
1. W. H. Ford Male & Female College Marker
Formerly W. H. Ford Male & Female College (1889-1906). Named for Secretary of the Southwest College Company. President Joseph Syler and his wife were the teachers.
High-school level, as were many early Texas "colleges"; founded for the public good, by private donors. After the college closed, this heart pine building was for 2 years part of the Newton schools, then was moved to Courthouse Square.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11116.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 30° 50.876′ N, 93° 45.588′ W. Marker is in Newton, Texas, in Newton County. It is on North Rusk Street (U.S. 190), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 North Rusk Street, Newton TX 75966, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. 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 walking distance of this marker: Newton County Pre-War Maneuvers (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Newton (within shouting distance of this marker); Newton County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); William Blewett (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Newton (about 700 feet away); Newton Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Autrey-Williams House (approx. half a
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Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 12, 2019
2. W. H. Ford Male & Female College
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 758 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
