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Midland Christian College

Midland, Midland County

Marker Text

2 blocks west to site of Midland Christian College A 2-year, coeducational college that functioned 1910-1921. H. R. Garrett was first president. Students rode horse-drawn bus to campus; edited yearbook, "The Sandstorm." Some 250 attended in 1917. Financial stress forced closure. The 3-story gray brick building was later razed. (1970)

Marker Details

Address College and Clark streets
Location Description Ulmer Park, College at Clark streets
Marker # 3362
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code educational topics
Latitude, Longitude 32.722792, -101.956459

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