Chappell Hill in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Chappell Hill College
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2018
1. Site of Chappell Hill College Marker
Established in 1852 by the Methodist Church as Chappell Hill Male and Female Institute · After Soule University for Boys was established in 1856, Chappell Hill College was a School for Girls · Existed until 1912.
Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 8320.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 30° 8.465′ N, 96° 15.178′ W. Marker is in Chappell Hill, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Poplar Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling east on Poplar Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9220 Poplar Street, Chappell Hill TX 77426, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chappell Hill Female College Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Providence Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Rock Store (approx. ¼ mile away); Farmers State Bank and Reinstein Store (approx.
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Also see . . . Chappell Hill Female College. TSHA Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on September 27, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2018
2. The marker is directly in front of the Old Chappell Hill College building.
The old College building is now the home of the Chappell Hill Historical Society Museum.
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, February 19, 2024
3. Site of Chappell Hill College Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on February 20, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
