United States / Hawkins, TX

all or unphotographed
2 plaques 0% have been curated
no subject
Texas Historical Marker #08977

Macedonia School. One of first one-teacher schools in Wood County. Served the county's earliest community -- Macedonia, which was renamed Redland in 1900. Land for school was donated by W. M. McCarroll in 1885. W. M. Harris was one of first teachers. The school consolidated with the Hawkins Independent District in 1944. (1969) #8977

FM 778, 11 mi. NW, Hawkins, TX, United States

Texas Historical Marker #08966

Jarvis Christian College. In 1904 the Texas Negro Disciples of Christ joined with the Christian Women's Board of Missions (CWBM) to establish a school for black youth. A campus, consisting of a 456-acre tract donated by Ida and J. J. Jarvis of Fort Worth in 1910 and 182 adjoining acres purchased by the CWBM, was created here in 1912. Jarvis Christian Institute opened in 1913 with 12 elementary students. It added courses for high school in 1914, junior college in 1927, senior college in 1937, and gained full accreditation in 1950. It remains affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). (1993) #8966

US 80, 1 mi. E, Hawkins, TX, United States