Chappell Hill in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Site of Soule University for Boys

By Jim Evans, June 8, 2014

1. Site of Soule University for Boys Marker

Inscription. Established in 1855 and chartered in 1856 to replace Rutersville and Wesleyan Colleges. Closed during the Civil War and later by yellow fever. Succeeded in 1875 by Southwestern University

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 8419.)

Marker series. This marker is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments marker series.

Location. 30° 8.141′ N, 96° 15.429′ W. Marker is in Chappell Hill, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Farm to Market Road 1155) and U.S. 290, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chappell Hill TX 77426, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Chappell Hill (a few steps from this marker); Old Rock Store (approx. 0.4 miles away); Farmers State Bank and Reinstein Store (approx. half a mile away); Early Texas River Steamers (approx. 3.6 miles away); Blue Bell Creameries (approx. 7½ miles away); Bassett and Bassett Banking House (approx.

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By Jim Evans, June 8, 2014

2. Site of Soule University for Boys Marker and surrounding area

8.6 miles away); Texas Confederate County Commissioners Court (approx. 8.7 miles away); The Brenham Maifest (approx. 8.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chappell Hill.

More about this marker. Many of this style marker were erected in 1936 to celebrate the 100th anniversary Texas independence from Mexico

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By Jim Evans, June 8, 2014

3. Site of Soule University for Boys Marker and surrounding area

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2016. This page originally submitted on June 9, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.