Kerrville in Kerr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Fabled Bull Ring

Photographed By James Hulse, November 27, 2023

1. The Fabled Bull Ring Marker

Inscription. You are in the midst of the fabled Bull Ring, where from 1923 to 1972 Schreiner Institute students who had broken rules could reduce the resulting demerits by marching the ring with bolt-action rifles smartly shouldered, observing silence. We honor both their spirit and their discipline.

Erected by Schreiner University.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 30° 1.837′ N, 99° 7.864′ W. Marker is in Kerrville, Texas, in Kerr County. Memorial is on Acorn Loop, 0.1 miles north of Memorial Blvd. The marker is located on the campus of Schreiner University at the south side of the Weir Academic Building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kerrville TX 78028, 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. Schreiner College (Schreiner Institute) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); POW-MIA (about 400 feet away); Schreiner University War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Remembering Pearl Harbor Day (about 400 feet away); Glen Rest Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gus F. Schreiner Home (approx. half a mile away); Saint Peter's Episcopal Church (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kerrville.

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The view of the Fabled Bull Ring and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 27, 2023

2. The view of the Fabled Bull Ring and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.