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Chappell Hill

Chappell Hill, Washington County

Marker Text

Founded 1847. Named for Robert Chappell, an 1841 settler. Early education center, with Chappell Hill Male and Female Institute, 1852, and Soule University, 1850. Male students marched away to Civil War in 1861. C.S.A. Quartermaster Depot located here.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description At the intersection of US 290 and FM 1155, NE corner, Chappell Hill.
Marker # 8319
Dedicated 1964
Size, Type Other - explain
Code
Latitude, Longitude 30.13665, -96.256836

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