Hawkins in Wood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Jarvis Christian College

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 19, 2026

1. Jarvis Christian College Marker

Inscription. In 1904 the Texas Negro Disciples of Christ joined with the Christian Women's Board of Missions (CWBM) to establish a school for Black youth. A campus, consisting of a 456-acre tract donated by Ida and J. J. Jarvis of Fort Worth in 1910 and 182 adjoining acres purchased by the CWBM, was created here in 1912. Jarvis Christian Institute opened in 1913 with 12 elementary students. It added courses for high school in 1914, junior college in 1927, senior college in 1937, and gained full accreditation in 1950. It remains affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8966.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 32° 35.168′ N, 95° 10.811′ W. Marker is in Hawkins, Texas, in Wood County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 80 and Jarvis Blvd, in the median on U.S. 80. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 PR 7631, Hawkins TX 75765, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the

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American South,

specifically in the Deep 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Henry "Ragtime Texas" Thomas (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Ashley Phelps Home (approx. 4.2 miles away); Jobe Cemetery (approx. 4.4 miles away); The Kay House (approx. 5.4 miles away); Upshur County (approx. 5.7 miles away); Lillian Richard (approx. 6.2 miles away); Rosenwald Schools in Wood County (approx. 6.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Winona (approx. 6.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hawkins.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 19, 2026

2. Jarvis Christian College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.