University of Texas at Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Texas Wesleyan College
Photographed By Larry McGinnis, March 7, 2021
1. Site of Texas Wesleyan College Marker
Founded by Swedish Methodists, with leadership and guidance from the Rev. O. E. Olander, Texas Wesleyan College opened in 1912. Numerous academic courses were offered and the school sponsored athletic teams, a newspaper, and music and literary clubs. It was closed in 1940, and the 21-acre site and buildings were sold to the University of Texas. The funds were transferred to Texas Woman’s College in Fort Worth (later renamed Texas Wesleyan College) and the Texas Wesleyan foundation, which provided hundreds of scholarships to Texas students of Swedish heritage.
Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14343.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 30° 17.285′ N, 97° 43.904′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in University of Texas at Austin. Marker is on Trinity Street north of 24th Street East, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Austin TX 78712, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. J. Frank Dobie House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The LBJ Plaza (approx. ¼ mile away); Replica of San Lorenzo Monument 1 (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Elbridge Hines
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Photographed By Larry McGinnis, March 7, 2021
2. Site of Texas Wesleyan College Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2021, by Larry McGinnis of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2021, by Larry McGinnis of Austin, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
