Sherman in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Old Main (former location)

Built 1876-1878

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Old Main (former location) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 30, 2024

1. Old Main (former location) Marker

Inscription. Old Main, the first building on the Sherman campus, was north of the present Caruth Administration building. The two-story brick structure held offices, classrooms, and a library. The building was destroyed by arson in 1913.

Erected by Austin College.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 33° 38.898′ N, 96° 35.787′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. It is at the intersection of East Richards Street and N Grand Ave on East Richards Street. The marker is located in the northeast section of Austin College near the Admistration building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1402 E Richards St, Sherman TX 75090, 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 of this marker: Wynne Chapel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Austin College (about 400 feet away); Solstice Calendar & Abell Library (about 500 feet away); Student Union Building (former location) (about 600 feet away); Windsor Mall (about 700 feet away); Ida Green Communication Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jerry E. Apple Stadium, Robert T. Mason Athletic-Recreation Complex

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Austin College (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.

Also see . . . Location of Old Main. Austin College

Old Main, the first building on the Sherman campus, was directly north of the present Caruth Administration building. The two-story brick structure held offices, classrooms, and a library. The building was destroyed by arson in 1913, just as significant improvements to the facility were nearing completion.

(Submitted on December 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Old Main (former location) and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 30, 2024

2. The Old Main (former location) and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.