Itasca in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Site of Switzer College

Photographed By James Hulse, April 7, 2023

1. Site of Switzer College Marker

Inscription. Founded 1902 by David and Rebecca Switzer as Woman's College and Conservatory of Music. Offered liberal arts, sciences, music. Had average of 125 students. Social activities included literary societies, lyceum courses, receptions. Moved to Dallas, 1912. Plant, was sold, dismantled in 1917.

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4892.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 32° 9.73′ N, 97° 8.72′ W. Marker is in Itasca, Texas, in Hill County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and North Files Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. The marker is located on the northeast corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 East Main Street, Itasca TX 76055, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Presbyterian Church of Itasca (approx. ¼ mile away); Itasca Railroad Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); Grandview Masonic Lodge (approx. 7.7 miles away); Town of Grandview (approx. 7.7 miles away); Grandview Cemetery and Original Grand View Town Site (approx. 8.7 miles away);

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Hillsboro City Cemetery (approx. 10.2 miles away); Abbott House (approx. 10.3 miles away); McKinnon - Anderson House (approx. 10.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Itasca.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 7, 2023

2. Site of Switzer College Marker

The marker is located in front of a house. There is nothing left of the original school building.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.