Albany in Shackelford County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Site of the Reynolds Presbyterian Academy

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, March 29, 2026

1. Site of the Reynolds Presbyterian Academy Marker

Inscription. Founded on counsel of the Rev. French McAfee; named in honor of pioneer rancher, Barber Watkins Reynolds (d. 1882). The Reynolds Presbyterian Academy opened in 1898, with classes meeting in a vacant storehouse. A Richardsonian Romanesque-style building was finished and occupied 1899, and a dormitory added in 1907. Dramas, lectures, musicales drew patrons from a large region. In 1909, the school became a college; closed about 1915. Reynolds Presbyterian Orphanage used the plant in 1916-23. Site was sold and the fine masonry building razed in 1928.

Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4879.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 32° 43.793′ N, 99° 17.96′ W. Marker is in Albany, Texas, in Shackelford County. It is at the intersection of N. Avenue B and N. 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south on N. Avenue B. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany TX 76430, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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 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: Trinity Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); First United Methodist Church of Albany (approx. 0.2 miles away); The H.C. Jacobs House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ledbetter Picket House

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Ledbetter Salt Works CSA (approx. 0.3 miles away); Texas Central Railway Company (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort Griffin Fandangle (approx. 0.3 miles away); City of Albany (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.

Also see . . . Reynolds Presbyterian College. From the Texas State Historical Association's "Handbook of Texas Online". (Submitted on April 18, 2016.)

Photographed by Duane Hall, March 23, 2016

2. Site of the Reynolds Presbyterian Academy Marker

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Photographed by Duane Hall, March 23, 2016

3. Site of the Reynolds Presbyterian Academy

Now occupied by Trinity Episcopal Church

Photographed by Duane Hall, March 23, 2016

4. Site of the Reynolds Presbyterian Academy Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 518 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 18, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.