New Cordell in Washita County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Cordell Academy

Site Three Blocks East

Photographed By James Hulse, October 31, 2021

1. Cordell Academy Marker

Inscription. Opened in 1906, under auspices of the Dutch Reformed Church, this pioneer school taught the youth here in Christian living. Its motto was "Labor omnia vincit." Presidents to its close in 1911 were: Myron B. Keator, Dr. Jacob Poppen, Rev. C.H Spaan. Teachers included Harold C. Amos, Laura B. Hilge and Valonia Corley.

Erected 1957 by Oklahoma Historical Society and State Highway Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 35° 17.668′ N, 98° 59.227′ W. Marker is in New Cordell, Oklahoma, in Washita County. Marker is at the intersection of East 3rd Street and North Glenn L. English Street, on the right when traveling east on East 3rd Street. The marker is located along the street at a school park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 East 3rd Street, Cordell OK 73632, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cordell, Okla. (a few steps from this marker); Coming of the Indians (approx. ¼ mile away); Coming of the White Man (approx. ¼ mile away); Washita County (approx. ¼ mile away); Flame of Freedom (approx. ¼ mile away); Washita County Courthouse

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Red Bluff Community Church and School (approx. 5.4 miles away).

Photographed By James Hulse, October 31, 2021

2. Cordell Academy Marker

The view of the Cordell Academy Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 31, 2021

3. The view of the Cordell Academy Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.