Rusk in Cherokee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Old College Bell

Photographed by James Hulse, September 1, 2023

1. Old College Bell Marker

Inscription. This venerated bell commemorates a spiritual and educational influence far greater in impact than the size of its origin would indicate. It now serves as a memorial to the East Texas Baptist Institute, chartered 1895 succeeded by the Academy of Industrial Arts 1907, Rusk Academy 1909, which became Rusk Junior College 1918, and closed 1928. Hundreds of young people went from these institutions to bless their state, nation and beyond.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 31° 47.623′ N, 95° 9.163′ W. Marker is in Rusk, Texas, in Cherokee County. It is at the intersection of Barron Street and West 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Barron Street. The marker is located on the southwest corner of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 247 Barron Street, Rusk TX 75785, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Sam Houston Speeches (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church of Rusk (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Norman Law Firm (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Bonner Bank Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Rusk (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cherokee County C.S.A. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cherokee County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of the Union Hotel/Bracken House/Acme Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rusk.

The Old College Bell and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 1, 2023

2. The Old College Bell and Marker

The Old College Bell and Marker in front of the Old Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 1, 2023

3. The Old College Bell and Marker in front of the Old Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 280 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.