Salado in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Thomas Arnold High School
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
1. Site of Thomas Arnold High School Marker
Dr. Samuel J. Jones (1857-1918) and his wife, Charlotte Hallaran Jones (d. 1904), established Thomas Arnold High School on this site in 1890. The school, which was actually a private academy, occupied the stone buildings vacated by Salado College, where Dr. Jones taught. Named for Thomas Arnold (1795-1842), noted headmaster of Rugby School in England, the academy provided quality education during a time when there were few public high schools. After it closed in 1913, the facilities were again operated as Salado College until 1918, and as a public school until 1924, when the buildings burned.
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5464.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 30° 56.504′ N, 97° 32.218′ W. Marker is in Salado, Texas, in Bell County. Marker is at the intersection of College Hill Drive and Main Street, on the right when traveling east on College Hill Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salado TX 76571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Judge Paine L. Bush - Salado Son (here, next to this marker); Site of Salado College (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Historic Salado College Park
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Regarding Site of Thomas Arnold High School. This site is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places under the name "Salado College Archaeological Site".
Also see . . . Wikipedia: Salado College. (Submitted on March 24, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
Photographed By Richard Denney, August 30, 2010
2. Marker in context
Marker sits at the northen foot of the hill on which the high school / college was located.
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
3. Thomas Arnold High School Ruins
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
4. Thomas Arnold High School Ruins
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
5. Thomas Arnold High School Ruins
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
6. Site of Salado College Plaque
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
7. Salado College Gate
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
8. Statue of Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson
Photographed By Richard Denney, August 30, 2010
9. Masonic Corner Stone
Photographed By Richard Denney, August 30, 2010
10. West Wall
Photographed By Richard Denney, January 27, 2015
11. Salado College Park walking trail info signs
Photographed By Richard Denney, January 27, 2015
12. Salado College Park walking trail info signs
Photographed By Richard Denney, January 27, 2015
13. Site of Thomas Arnold High School Marker
Photographed By Richard Denney, January 27, 2015
14. Salado College Park walking trail info signs
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,631 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on September 2, 2010, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on March 24, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on September 2, 2010, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 24, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 9, 10. submitted on September 2, 2010, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 11, 12, 13, 14. submitted on January 31, 2015, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
