Huntsville in Walker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Elliott Toulmin Bowers
Ninth President of Sam Houston State University
— 1970-1989 —
Photographed By Buildingshsu, July 3, 2007
1. Elliott Toulmin Bowers Marker
Elliott Bowers entered Sam Houston State Teachers College in 1937 and completed his bachelor’s and master's degrees in Music by 1942. He earned a doctorate in Educational Administration at the University of Houston in 1959. After military service in World War II, Bowers returned to SHSTC to serve as director of several activities and as vice president before being elevated to the presidency in 1970. His administration promoted new construction and student recruitment.
Erected 2006 by SHSU Alumni Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 30° 43.614′ N, 95° 32.634′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. Marker can be reached from Avenue F / Martin Luther King Drive near 9th Street, on the left when traveling east. The gravesite is within Oakwood Cemetery, near the corner of Avenue F (MLK Drive) and 9th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntsville TX 77341, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harry Fishburne Estill (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesse Parker (within shouting distance of this marker); The W.W. Adickes Addition to Oakwood Cemetery (about
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Regarding Elliott Toulmin Bowers. Elliott T. Bowers (1919-2003) served the third longest term (1970-1989) as president of SHSU. The university football stadium (1986) was renamed in his honor.
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Also see . . . About Elliott Toulmin Bowers. (Submitted on May 31, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, August 21, 2021
2. Elliott Toulmin Bowers Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, August 21, 2021
3. The view of the Elliott Toulmin Bowers Marker in the cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,413 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on June 27, 2013, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on May 31, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
