Brownwood in Brown County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Coggin Academy-McClelland Library

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

1. Coggin Academy-McClelland Library Marker

Inscription. The oldest "Educational Building" in constant use in Texas. Built by Modie and S.R. Coggin, it was opened in 1876 as Coggin Academy. It became Daniel Baker College in 1889, being used for classrooms and home for Dr. B.T. McClelland, founder of Daniel Baker College. During this building's existence it has served as - an elementary school, high school, dormitory, science hall and library, it was McClelland Library at time of DBC and HPC merger in 1953. Recorded Historical Landmark - 1964
This plaque by DBC ex-students.

Erected 1964 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3279.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 31° 42.651′ N, 98° 58.657′ W. Marker is in Brownwood, Texas, in Brown County. It is at the intersection of Austin Avenue (Farm to Market Road 2524) and Avenue D, on the right when traveling north on Austin Avenue. The marker is located on the campus of Howard Payne University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1308 Austin Ave, Brownwood TX 76801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Daniel Baker College (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Mollie W. Armstrong (about

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500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Gray Mare Band (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brownwood Harvey House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brownwood Santa Fe Passenger Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brooke Smith (approx. 0.4 miles away); Howard Payne University (approx. 0.6 miles away); "Hey Paula" (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownwood.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

2. Coggin Academy-McClelland Library Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.