Independence in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Female Department of Baylor University

Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2018

1. The Female Department of Baylor University Marker

Inscription.

On this site stood the Female Department of Baylor University Incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Texas February 1, 1845
Henry L. Graves, first president, was elected January 12, 1846

Preparatory Department for boys and girls was opened May 18, 1846 with H. F. Gillett as teacher

Rufus Burleson became president in 1851
In 1886 when Baylor University moved to Waco and consolidated with Waco University The Female Department moved to Belton and now bears the name of Mary Hardin - Baylor College
Marked by the State of Texas 1936

Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 8415.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 12, 1846.

Location. 30° 19.12′ N, 96° 21.263′ W. Marker is in Independence, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Old Baylor College Road and McCrocklin Road, on the left 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Columns of a Building of Old Baylor University (here, next to this marker); Dr. Horace G. Clark

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Davis Family (about 300 feet away); Old Baylor Park (about 400 feet away); John P. Coles Cabin (about 500 feet away); John Prince Coles (about 600 feet away); Site of the Home of General Sam Houston and Family (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

Also see . . . University of Mary Hardin - Baylor. TSHA Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on October 4, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Female Department of Baylor University Marker is on the left of the two markers on the ruins image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2018

2. The Female Department of Baylor University Marker is on the left of the two markers on the ruins

Entrance to the ruins of the old Female College of Baylor University image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2018

3. Entrance to the ruins of the old Female College of Baylor University

Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on February 13, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.