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Site of Andrew Female College

Huntsville, Walker County

Marker Text

Site of Andrew Female College; Established and chartered in 1853; An influential early Texas college for women founded by the Methodist Church; Named for Bishop James Osgood Andrew; Closed after about 26 years of service

Marker Details

Address Ave. K & 8th St.
Location Description 100 ft. E on 8th St. from the intersection of 8th St. and University Ave.; Huntsville.
Marker # 8425
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)
Code educational topics; women, women's history topics
Latitude, Longitude 30.72676, -95.549534

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