Independence in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Baylor Park
Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2018
1. Old Baylor Park Marker
Under a charter issued in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor University was established on this site and operated here until its removal to Waco and Belton in 1886. Afterward the site was bought by John Thomas Hairston (1835-1918), a church leader in Independence for over 40 years. Passed to his son, the land was returned in 1933 to Baylor by Dr. Thomas Coke Hairston (1875-1954), a grandson of Albert Gallitan Haynes, an original trustee of Baylor University who served on the board for 25 years.
In 1965 the park became part of Texas Baptist Historical Center.
Erected 1973 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8298.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 30° 19.152′ N, 96° 21.197′ W. Marker is in Independence, Texas, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Old Baylor College Road and Waters Lane, on the right when traveling west on Old Baylor College Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brenham TX 77833, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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: John P. Coles Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Davis Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Horace G. Clark (within shouting distance of this marker); John Prince Coles (within shouting
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Also see . . . Independence Texas. Wikipedia's website (Submitted on September 25, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2018
2. Ruins of the Baylor Female College on Academy Hill
Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2018
3. Entrance to Old Baylor Park
Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2018
4. Welcome to Independence Marker
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