Murry Institute
In community called Murry League, for original land grantee. First school in Upshur County (1853-61). Founded by Tennesseans, Rev. Joshua Clark and Wm. L. Coppedge. Coeducational boarding school. Famous for excellence. Taught engineering, higher mathematics, Greek, Latin, along with common subjects. Was closed during Civil War.
32.8021° N, 94.7072° W
Where to Find It
Ore City Cemetery, N. Wisteria St. off E. Main (FM 450)
Nearby Markers
- 0.6 mi SW Port Bolivar & Iron Ore Railroad Ore City
- 0.7 mi W Site of the Guarantee State Bank Ore City
- 3 mi N Tarver's Ferry Gilmer
- 3.1 mi S County Line Cemetery Harleton
- 3.8 mi NW Old Coffeeville, C. S. A. Gilmer
- 3.8 mi NW Camp Talley Gilmer