Kerrville in Kerr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Schreiner College (Schreiner Institute)
In 1914, local businessman Charles Schreiner (1838-1927) announced his plan to donate 140 acres of land and at least $100,000 to the Synod of Texas to fund the Charles Schreiner Institute for Boys. The plan was delayed by World War I. Finally, on September 18, 1923, the school's opening ceremonies were held, with James J. Delaney (1879-1959) as president. Ninety-five students were enrolled in the first year. The school stressed military discipline and religious instruction as a backdrop for general education.
In 1932, girls were admitted as day students. Many students and younger faculty left Schreiner for military service and defense work during World War II, and a naval flight school was established at the institute for the war's duration. Sixty-six alumni lost their lives in World War II. Military training became optional in 1957. In 1971, the board of trustees voted to discontinue military training. Female boarding students were enrolled, and the recruitment of minority and disadvantaged students was instituted. The last high school class graduated in 1976.
In 1984 the school became a four-year baccalaureate college. Schreiner College continues to evolve as one of Texas' leading private institutions.
Erected 1998 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11995.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is September 18, 1923.
Location. 30° 1.885′ N, 99° 7.894′ W. Marker is in Kerrville, Texas, in Kerr County. Marker is on Acorn Boulevard, 0.1 miles north of Memorial Blvd (State Highway 27). The marker is located on the campus of Schreiner University at the north 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 walking distance of this marker. The Fabled Bull Ring (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schreiner University War Memorial (about 700 feet away); POW-MIA (about 700 feet away); Remembering Pearl Harbor Day (about 700 feet away); Glen Rest Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gus F. Schreiner Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Saint Peter's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kerrville.
Also see . . . Schreiner University’s Heritage. Schreiner University (Submitted on November 30, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
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 61 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.