Greenville in Hunt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Burleson College

Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, January 2, 2021

1. Burleson College Marker

Inscription.

A Junior College founded by Baptists in 1895. Through her halls passed 9186 students. Her doors closed in 1930.

“Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them”
St. Matthew 7:20

Erected 1956 by Alumni.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 33° 8.412′ N, 96° 7.549′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Texas, in Hunt County. It is at the intersection of Lee Street and William Street, on the right when traveling west on Lee Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville TX 75401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth 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

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walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Burleson College (within shouting distance of this marker); Germany House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hunt County's First Railroad (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Old Greenville Post Office (approx. 0.9 miles away); Greenville "Herald" (approx. 0.9 miles away); Greenville Building and Loan Association (approx. 0.9 miles away); Greenville (approx. 0.9 miles away); Streetcars (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

The view of the Burleson College Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 14, 2025

2. The view of the Burleson College Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 623 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 27, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. 2. submitted on August 16, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.