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Buffalo Gap College

Buffalo Gap, Taylor County

Marker Text

Founded 1885 by Presbyterian Church, institution previously operated as a high school. In peak year, over 300 pupils, many from distant places, attended. First president was W. H. White. College had greatest success under J. M. Wagstaff. Presidents later were J. W. Melton, R. W. Benge, E. W. Doran, J. N. Ellis, John Collier, J. B. Clay and (again) W. H. White. The two-story, red sandstone building had four classrooms on the first floor, an auditorium on the second, and a belfry. The curriculum included courses in Latin, Greek, Christian evidence, physics, calculus, and music. (1968)

Marker Details

Address West and Vine St.
Location Description Old Settlers Reunion grounds, corner of West & Vine Streets -Buffalo Gap
Marker # 560
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code educational topics; Presbyterian denomination
Latitude, Longitude 32.283054, -99.828446

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