Gainesville in Cooke County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Newsome Dougherty Memorial High School
Photographed By J Frye, December 10, 2021
1. Newsome Dougherty Memorial High School Marker
Inscription.
Newsome Dougherty Memorial High School. . In the early 20th century, the growing city of Gainesville needed a new high school but lacked funds. In 1920, W.H. and Ella Dougherty donated their mansion, which once belonged to U.S. Senator Joseph W. Bailey, and surrounding land to the city for this purpose. The couple stipulated the school be named for their son, Isaac Newsome Dougherty, who died at age 26 in the worldwide influenza epidemic that began in 1918. Facilities opened in 1922 and served students until 1959. In 1924, the campus began housing Gainesville Junior College, later North Central Texas College. The Doughertys' donation thus proved vital to the city's transition to a modern education system.
In the early 20th century, the growing city of Gainesville needed a new high school but lacked funds. In 1920, W.H. and Ella Dougherty donated their mansion, which once belonged to U.S. Senator Joseph W. Bailey, and surrounding land to the city for this purpose. The couple stipulated the school be named for their son, Isaac Newsome Dougherty, who died at age 26 in the worldwide influenza epidemic that began in 1918. Facilities opened in 1922 and served students until 1959. In 1924, the campus began housing Gainesville Junior College, later North Central Texas College. The Doughertys' donation thus proved vital to the city's transition to a modern education system.
Erected 2006 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13564.)
Location. 33° 36.788′ N, 97° 8.479′ W. Marker is in Gainesville, Texas, in Cooke County. Marker is on Lindsay Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 Lindsay, Gainesville TX 76240, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Houston House (approx. half a mile away); Davis House (approx. half a mile away); Potter-Hurley House
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
