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Add-Ran Christian College

Thorp Springs, Hood County

Marker Text

Here J.A. Clark and his two sons, Addison and Randolph began a private school chartered in 1873 under the name of Add-Ran Christian College. Removed to Waco on December 25, 1895. Reestablished at Fort Worth in 1909 as Texas Christian University.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Carroway Street and Highway 4 (West side), Thorp Springs (Collins Remain-Building burned)
Marker # 84
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)
Code Christian (Disciples of Christ) denominations; educational topics
Latitude, Longitude 32.472581, -97.82362

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