Denison in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Saint Francis Xavier Academy
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 11, 2024
1. Saint Francis Xavier Academy Marker
Inscription.
Site of Saint Francis Xavier Academy. . Founded in 1876 by the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, Belgium, in association with St. Patrick's Catholic Church, St. Francis Xavier Academy was the first of six Texas schools organized by the Sisters. After purchasing a house, Sisters Augustine, Adelphine, Anne, and Benedictine opened their doors to 46 day students and 8 boarders, all girls, from Texas and the Indian Territory for the study of the arts, sciences, and classics. A 1901 Gothic brick edifice became the main structure of St. Francis Xavier. The academy consolidated with the St. Patrick's School and became coeducation in 1924. St. Francis Xavier closed in 1968, and the academy buildings were razed in 1971.
Founded in 1876 by the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, Belgium, in association with St. Patrick's Catholic Church, St. Francis Xavier Academy was the first of six Texas schools organized by the Sisters. After purchasing a house, Sisters Augustine, Adelphine, Anne, and Benedictine opened their doors to 46 day students and 8 boarders, all girls, from Texas and the Indian Territory for the study of the arts, sciences, and classics. A 1901 Gothic brick edifice became the main structure of St. Francis Xavier. The academy consolidated with the St. Patrick's School and became coeducation in 1924. St. Francis Xavier closed in 1968, and the academy buildings were razed in 1971.
Erected 1998 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11911.)
Location. 33° 45.526′ N, 96° 32.308′ W. Marker is in Denison, Texas, in Grayson County. It is at the intersection of North Rusk Avenue and West Sears Street, on the left when traveling north on North Rusk Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Rusk Ave, Denison TX 75020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. 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
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 11, 2024
2. Saint Francis Xavier Academy Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 546 times since then and 119 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
