W. H. Ford Male & Female College
Formerly W. H. Ford Male & Female College (1889-1906). Named for secretary of the Southwest College Company. President Joseph Syler and his wife were the teachers. High-school level, as were many early Texas "colleges"; founded for the public good, by private donors. After the college closed, this heart pine building was for 2 years part of the Newton schools, then was moved to Courthouse Square. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.
30.8479° N, 93.7598° W
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NW Newton County Pre-War Maneuvers Newton
- <0.1 mi NW Town of Newton Newton
- 0.1 mi NW William Blewett Newton
- 0.1 mi E First Baptist Church of Newton Newton
- 0.3 mi N Newton Cemetery Newton
- 0.3 mi N Newton City Cemetery Newton