Athens in Henderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Richard Columbus Fisher

(May 20, 1888 - Sept. 4, 1932)

Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2024

1. Richard Columbus Fisher Marker

Inscription. A native of Falls County, R.C. Fisher graduated in 1913 from what was then Prairie View Normal College. The following year he began his career in education at Blackshear Colored School in Athens. Fisher later became principal of the school, which grew from a seven-grade facility to a twelve-grade accredited high school during his years of leadership. In 1932, students moved into a new brick building, renamed Fisher High School in his honor. Recorded - 1984

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10359.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 32° 12.891′ N, 95° 51.115′ W. Marker is in Athens, Texas, in Henderson County. It is at the intersection of Edmonson Ave and North Needmore Street on Edmonson Ave. The marker is located in the center area of the North Athens Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 493 Edmonson Ave, Athens TX 75751, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American 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 Blackshear/Fisher School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mt. Providence Baptist Church (about 600 feet away); 1925 Henderson County Jail

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Jess Sweeten (approx. 0.6 miles away); Faulk-Gauntt Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); First United Presbyterian Church of Athens (approx. 0.7 miles away); J.W. Brownlow (approx. 0.7 miles away); Courts Under the Oaks (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Richard Columbus Fisher Gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2024

2. Richard Columbus Fisher Gravestone and Marker

The view of the Richard Columbus Fisher Marker in the North Athens Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2024

3. The view of the Richard Columbus Fisher Marker in the North Athens Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.