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Pritchett Normal Institute

Gilmer, Upshur County

Marker Text

Started as preparatory institute in 1901 by Albert, R. W. and J. P. Maberry, aided by Ben Wiliams and W. W. Sanders. Trained teachers. Also had public school courses, with pupils from far away as Panhandle of Texas. Added a building in 1908. Plant was sold, 1915, to public school system. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967

Marker Details

Address FM 1404 and SH 155
Location Description On SH 155, at intersection W/FM 1404, about 6 mi. SW of Gilmer
Marker # 11338
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code roads
Latitude, Longitude 32.663392, -95.014832

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