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Site of Odessa College |
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TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
31° 51' 59.84786000016",
-102° 22' 48.6879999996"
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Texas State Historical Marker |
Established through efforts of Odessa Townsite Co., which gave $12,000; a northern methodist group matched this fund in 1888. Rev. M. A. Daugherty, Pittsburgh, Pa., was placed in charge, and a 20-acre plot was allowed to the college. Erection of a 2-story building began in 1890. In 1891 classes for 14 students were taught by Miss Alice Wright, of Maine. A Mystery fire destroyed the college after one session. This church-sponsored college was never rebuilt. In 1946, the new Odessa college was founded to fulfill aims of leadership in education. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Site of Odessa College Historical Marker Location Map, Texas
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