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Home Texas Hill County Itasca Southwestern Presbyterian Home and School for Orphans
     

Southwestern Presbyterian Home and School for Orphans

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Itasca, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 32° 12' 24.57668000016", -97° 5' 0.05732999988"
 
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    Orphanage originated in Dallas when First Presbyterian Church women arranged care for four children of a deceased member. Church then decided to found a statewide orphanage, for which D. S. Files family gave this land. Home opened in 1906 with Rev. M. D. McLean as first president. From beginning, home has used modern Cottage Plan and has maintained reputation for its outstanding staff, facilities, and program. Home's school was closed in 1957. Orphanage now part of Presbyterian Children's Home and Service Agency.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Southwestern Presbyterian Home and School for Orphans Historical Marker Location Map, Itasca, Texas