Amarillo in Potter County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. Mary's Academy

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015

1. St. Mary's Academy Marker

Inscription. Established by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in 1899, St. Mary's Academy was originally located in Clarendon (60 mi. SE). In 1913 the institution was moved to Amarillo through the efforts of The Rev. David H. Dunn and the local Knights of Columbus council. The original section of this three-story brick schoolhouse was completed the same year. Later additions were constructed to accommodate the school's growth. Operated by the Amarillo Diocese since 1945, St. Mary's Academy has played a vital role in the educational development of the area.

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5059.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 35° 12.153′ N, 101° 50.935′ W. Marker is in Amarillo, Texas, in Potter County. It is on South Washington Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 South Washington Street, Amarillo TX 79102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle.

It is also on the American Great Plains,

specifically on the Southern Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

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 Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Juan de Padilla (a few steps from this marker); H. B. Sanborn House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alice Victoria Ghormley Curtis House (approx. 0.4 miles away); American Legion Hanson Post No. 54

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Central Presbyterian Church (approx. half a mile away); Old First Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); Louis H. Smith, Inc. Firestone Store (approx. half a mile away); Polk Street Schools (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amarillo.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015

2. St. Mary's Academy Marker

St. Mary's Academy image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015

3. St. Mary's Academy

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 558 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.