Weatherford in Parker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Weatherford College Old Main Building

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, June 20, 2023

1. Weatherford College Old Main Building Marker

Inscription. This wing, Old Weatherford Masonic Institute, always has been part of a school. Masons en route to lay the cornerstone, July 5, 1869, were delayed by a skirmish with Indians. Incorporated into Main Building of Weatherford College 1895. Has educated many Texans.

Erected 1964 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 15030.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.

Location. 32° 44.504′ N, 97° 47.552′ W. Marker is in Weatherford, Texas, in Parker County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of College Park Drive and Martin Drive. The marker is located in the central section of the Weatherford College campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 College Park Drive, Weatherford TX 76086, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Central Christian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Double Log Cabin (approx. half a mile away); Campbell Memorial Hospital (approx. 0.6 miles away); Governor S.W.T. Lanham (approx. 0.9 miles away); Twentieth Century Club (approx. 0.9 miles away); Soldier Spring Park (approx. one mile away); Parker County Gold Star Family Memorial Monument

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(approx. one mile away); First United Methodist Church of Weatherford (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weatherford.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, June 20, 2023

2. Weatherford College Old Main Building Marker

Weatherford College Old Main Building marker, bell and archway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, June 20, 2023

3. Weatherford College Old Main Building marker, bell and archway

Informational sign for Weatherford College Old Main Building, bell and archway. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, June 20, 2023

4. Informational sign for Weatherford College Old Main Building, bell and archway.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.