Lancaster Historic Neighborhood District in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
High Education
Settled 1852
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, March 22, 2026
1. High Education Marker
Some parents envisioned high education in Lancaster. They formed a stock committee in the 1890's to obtain such a facility. Randolph Clark, unhappy with the major changes at Add-Ran University, accepted an invitation to head a school built for him. The stock company raised $20,000 to purchase 9 acres west of the intersection or present N. Dallas and 7th St. A large class building with top equipment, was flanked by two dormitories. Buildings were steam heated and had acetylene lights. Opening in the fall of 1898 with nonsectarian classes closed in the school year 1900-1901 as a financial failure.
Professor T.H. Bridges operated Henry College in 1901-1902. The vacant structures reopened in 1903 to 1906 under Professor George Wharton, A.Μ., D.D., as the Lancaster Military Academy, "a first class preparatory school". Abandoned until 1910, when Professor A.C. Speers of Ferris apparently purchased the facility and operated Speer's School until it burned on February 13, 1912
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is February 13, 1912.
Location. 32° 35.552′ N, 96° 45.376′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in the the Lancaster Historic Neighborhood District. It is at the intersection of Historic Town Square
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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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: Transportation (a few steps from this marker); Houses (a few steps from this marker); Recreation (a few steps from this marker); Memories (a few steps from this marker); Disasters (within shouting distance of this marker); M.M. Miller and Pleasant Run (within shouting distance of this marker); Indians (within shouting distance of this marker); "Big A" Bledsoe (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, March 22, 2026
2. High Education Marker
The marker is located on the far right side of the building directly above the car.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
