Albany in Shackelford County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Robert Edward Nail, Jr.
(1908 - 1968)
Photographed By Duane Hall, June 27, 2015
1. Robert Edward Nail, Jr. Marker
Inscription.
Robert Edward Nail, Jr.. Robert (Bobby) Nail graduated from Albany High School in 1926. In New Jersey, at Lawrenceville Prep. School and Princeton U., his literary activities were highly acclaimed. Nail directed theater groups in Fort Worth, Dallas and Abilene before returning to Albany. In 1938, he wrote Doctor Shackelford’s Paradise, which became Fort Griffin Fandangle, the oldest outdoor musical in Texas. His production of the nativity is still presented in Albany. He was named outstanding citizen of Albany in 1947, and appointed to the Fine Arts Commission of Texas in 1966. His legacy can be found in the Old Jail Art Center, Robert E. Nail Archives, and Robert Nail Scholarship Fund.
Robert (Bobby) Nail graduated from Albany High School in 1926. In New Jersey, at Lawrenceville Prep. School and Princeton U., his literary activities were highly acclaimed. Nail directed theater groups in Fort Worth, Dallas and Abilene before returning to Albany. In 1938, he wrote Doctor Shackelford’s Paradise, which became Fort Griffin Fandangle, the oldest outdoor musical in Texas. His production of the nativity is still presented in Albany. He was named outstanding citizen of Albany in 1947, and appointed to the Fine Arts Commission of Texas in 1966. His legacy can be found in the Old Jail Art Center, Robert E. Nail Archives, and Robert Nail Scholarship Fund.
Erected 2013 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17619.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 32° 43.315′ N, 99° 17.819′ W. Marker is in Albany, Texas, in Shackelford County. Marker is at the intersection of S. 3rd Street and S. Main Street (U.S. 283), on the right when traveling east on S. 3rd Street. Marker is located at the southeast corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 357 S 3rd St, Albany TX 76430, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Robert Edward Nail, Jr. From the Texas State Historical Association’s “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on July 8, 2015.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, June 27, 2015
2. Robert Edward Nail, Jr. Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, June 27, 2015
3. Robert Edward Nail, Jr. Marker
View to south across S. 3rd Street
Photographed By Duane Hall, June 27, 2015
4. Intersection of S. 3rd St and S. Main St (US 283)
Marker at southeast corner
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 614 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 8, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.