Willis in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Willis Male and Female College

Photographed By James Hulse, September 1, 2023

1. Willis Male and Female College Marker

Inscription. Founded 1888, when coeducation was rare. Willis citizens raised funds for 2 1/2 - story building put up by contractor Sidney L. Inglet.

Taxes funded three of the six months of school; monthly tuition for rest of year ranged from $1.50 (first grade) to $4.00.

First directors - M.H. and S.N. Barker and N.A. Cravens - sold out (1890) to C.H. Stovall and F.P. Crow, who in turn sold (1894) to Cyril M. Jansky and Marion Kline.

College drew boarding students from wide area, and at least two diplomas were awarded. The plant was sold (1901) to City of Willis for public school purposes.

Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7910.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 30° 25.655′ N, 95° 28.934′ W. Marker is in Willis, Texas, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of West Rogers Street and North Thomason Street, on the right when traveling west on West Rogers Street. The marker is located at the northwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 West Rogers Street, Willis TX 77378, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Willis Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Willis Cigar Factory

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Willis (approx. ¼ mile away); Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of former town of Danville (approx. 4.2 miles away); The Grogan-Cochran House (approx. 7.4 miles away); Tobacco Trough (approx. 7.4 miles away); Saw Mills (approx. 7.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Willis.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 1, 2023

2. Willis Male and Female College Marker

The view of the Willis Male and Female College and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 1, 2023

3. The view of the Willis Male and Female College and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.