Clifton in Bosque County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Clifton College Administration Building

Photographed by James Hulse, September 26, 2023

1. Clifton College Administration Building Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1923 as the administration building for the Lutheran College of Clifton, this structure served students and faculty until 1954, when the school merged with Texas Lutheran College in Seguin. The building was sold in 1954 and housed the Gearench Manufacturing Company for 27 years. Featuring elements of Beaux Arts classicism, the structure is a fine example of early twentieth-century institutional architecture. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 919.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 31° 46.59′ N, 97° 35.213′ W. Marker is in Clifton, Texas, in Bosque County. It is at the intersection of South College Hill Drive and West 9th Street on South College Hill Drive. The marker is located on the southeast corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 South College Hill Drive, Clifton TX 76634, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Joseph Olson Family Cabin (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph Olson Family Log Cabin (about 500 feet away); Site of Clifton Lutheran College

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(about 500 feet away); Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge (approx. 1.4 miles away); Site of Clifton Mill (approx. 1.4 miles away); Election Oak (approx. 4.1 miles away); Gary Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Norse (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.

Also see . . . Clifton College. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on October 1, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The former Clifton College Administration Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 26, 2023

2. The former Clifton College Administration Building and Marker

The former Clifton College Administration Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 26, 2023

3. The former Clifton College Administration Building

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 324 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 1, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.