Tilden in McMullen County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Louisa Renshaw Covey
(About 1818 - 1882)
Photographed by Dave W, December 26, 2025
1. Louisa Renshaw Covey Marker
Born in Philadelphia; married Dr. J.V.E. Covey, Baptist minister and teacher, in 1845. They came to Texas during the 1850's as missionary-teachers.
Regarded by her associates as a gifted instructor, Mrs. Covey aided her husband in founding and operating three colleges.
In 1857 they established Alma Institute at Hallettsville; then during the Civil War, Concrete College near Cuero; an in 1881, McMullen College at Tilden.
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3138.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 28° 27.226′ N, 98° 32.566′ W. Marker is in Tilden, Texas, in McMullen County. It can be reached from Hilltop Road east of Hackberry Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1501 Hackberry St, Tilden TX 78072, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Swanson Yarbrough (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old McMullen College (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dog Town Jail (approx. 0.6 miles away); Boot Hill Cemetery, 1858-77 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Original Burial Site of Moses William Hindes (approx. 0.6 miles away); Tilden (approx. 0.6 miles away); McMullen County (approx. 0.7 miles away); Old Rock Store (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tilden.
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Photographed by Dave W, December 26, 2025
2. Louisa Renshaw Covey Marker
Photographed by Dave W, December 26, 2025
3. Louisa Renshaw Covey Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
