Huntsville in Walker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Charles Norton Shaver

Sixth President of Sam Houston State University

— 1937-1942 —

Charles Norton Shaver Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 21, 2021

1. Charles Norton Shaver Marker

Inscription.

Shaver received a bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State Teachers College in 1923. He served n the Texas Legislature and as President of the Texas State Teachers Association, helping to create the State's Teacher-Retirement System. Shaver received an honorary doctorate from Southwestern University and was named president of SHSTC in 1937. His administration stressed curriculum expansion and additions to the physical plant. Poor health necessitated his resignation in 1942.

Erected 2006 by SHSU Alumni Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 30° 43.63′ N, 95° 32.714′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. Marker can be reached from Avenue F / Martin Luther King Drive near 9th Street, on the left when traveling east. The gravesite is within Oakwood Cemetery, near the corner of Avenue F (MLK Drive) and 9th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntsville TX 77341, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Powell Sanctuary (a few steps from this marker); Harry Fishburne Estill (within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring Unknown Graves

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jesse Parker (about 300 feet away); Joshua Houston (about 300 feet away); John William Thomason Jr. (about 400 feet away); Elliott Toulmin Bowers (about 400 feet away); The Rev. Thomas H. Ball (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

Regarding Charles Norton Shaver. Charles N. Shaver (1894-1946) served as president for five years. The 1945 addition to Andrew Jackson Hall is named in his honor.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . About Charles Norton Shaver. (Submitted on May 31, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas.)

Photographed By Buildingshsu, July 3, 2007

2. Charles Norton Shaver Marker

The view of the Charles Norton Shaver Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 21, 2021

3. The view of the Charles Norton Shaver Marker in the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,693 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on June 27, 2013, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on August 28, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2. submitted on May 31, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. 3. submitted on August 28, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.