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Murry Institute

Ore City, Upshur County

Marker Text

In community called Murry League, for original land grantee. First school in Upshur County (1853-61). Founded by Tennesseans, Rev. Joshua Clark and Wm. L. Coppedge. Coeducational boarding school. Famous for excellence. Taught engineering, higher mathematics, Greek, Latin, along with common subjects. Was closed during Civil War.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Ore City Cemetery, N. Wisteria St. off E. Main (FM 450)
Marker # 11330
Dedicated 1964
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code educational topics
Latitude, Longitude 32.802111, -94.707462

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