Westminster in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Westminster College
Photographed by James Hulse
1. Westminster College Marker
In 1887, Rev. J.M. Harper founded Seven Points College, now called Westminster College, as an institute of higher learning for Collin County. Between 1892 and 1918, the college was known by various names and owned at different times by J.P. Rosser, the Methodist Protestant Church, and the Westminster Baptist Church. Primarily, it served as a preparatory school and college, offering degrees and a theological seminary for students. In 1907, C.W. Bulger and Sons of Dallas were hired to construct a 3-story, concrete, 40-room building to replace the previous wood-clad school building. Financial problems forced the school to close in 1918, and the building was demolished in 1972.
Erected 2012 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17123.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 33° 21.853′ N, 96° 27.757′ W. Marker is in Westminster, Texas, in Collin County. It is at the intersection of Public Road and Georgia Ave, on the right when traveling west on Public Road. Touch for map. Marker
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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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Westminster College (here, next to this marker); Elm Grove Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); Grounds Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Binion Homestead (approx. 4.3 miles away); Brinlee Cemetery (approx. 4.9 miles away); Anna Train Depot (approx. 5.1 miles away); A. Sherley & Bro. Hardware Store (approx. 5.1 miles away); Anna Depot (approx. 5.1 miles away).
Photographed by James Hulse, September 2, 2026
2. Westminster College Marker (Left Side)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 2, 2026
3. Westminster College Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
