Independence in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Columns of a Building of Old Baylor University
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2018
1. Columns of a Building of Old Baylor University Marker
Outgrowth of efforts of Judge R.E.B. Baylor and others; chartered by Republic of Texas on Feb.1, 1845; opened 1846 - Baylor is the oldest University in Texas operating under original name. Until moving (1886) to Belton and Waco, Baylor was located here for 40 years, under Presidents H.L. Graves, R.C. Burleson, G.W. Baines (whose great grandson, Lyndon Baines Johnson, became 36th U.S. President), and W.C. Crane.
These columns mark site of Baylor Female College; men attended Baylor University, on hill to the south, across the "River Jordan".
Restored 1952 by ex-students and friends under leadership of Baylor Historical Society.
Marker Restored - 1967
Erected 1967 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 8299.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 1845.
Location. 30° 19.123′ N, 96° 21.264′ W. Marker is in Independence, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Old Baylor College Road and McCrocklin Road, on the left when traveling west on Old Baylor College
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Female Department of Baylor University (here, next to this marker); Dr. Horace G. Clark (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Davis Family (about 300 feet away); Old Baylor Park (about 400 feet away); John P. Coles Cabin (about 500 feet away); John Prince Coles (about 600 feet away); Site of the Home of General Sam Houston and Family (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.
Also see . . . Independence Texas. TexasEscapes.com (Submitted on October 4, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2018
2. Columns of a Building of Old Baylor University Marker, on the right
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2018
3. Entrance to Old Baylor University Park
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on February 13, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
