Daingerfield in Morris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Site of Chapel Hill College

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018

1. Site of Chapel Hill College Marker

Inscription. Chartered 1850. Opened 1852 in brick building on land donated by Allen Urquhart, Republic of Texas surveyor. Founded by Marshall Presbytery of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, to educate ministers. Also offered courses in medicine, law and liberal arts. Closed in 1869 for lack of students and funds.

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7843.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 33° 2.046′ N, 94° 43.566′ W. Marker is in Daingerfield, Texas, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadnax Street (U.S. 259) and Taylor Street, on the right when traveling south on Broadnax Street. Located in front of Cumberland First Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 509 Taylor Street, Daingerfield TX 75638, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cumberland Presbyterian Church (here, next to this marker); Veteran of the American Revolution James Thompson (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Daingerfield, C. S. A. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Morris County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rev. Nathan S. Johnson

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Hussey & Logan's Mill and Gin Factory (approx. ¼ mile away); Caddo Trace (approx. 2.7 miles away); Chalybeate Springs (approx. 6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Daingerfield.

Site of Chapel Hill College Marker on left in front of Cumberland First Presbyterian Church. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018

2. Site of Chapel Hill College Marker on left in front of Cumberland First Presbyterian Church.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.