Hillsboro Junior College
One of first public junior colleges in Texas. Established 1923, as a part of Hillsboro public school system. Peak attendance was 410 students during 1939-40. School closed Aug. 31, 1950, after voters defeated maintenance tax proposal twice. Reopened 1962. (1967)
32.0086° N, 97.1248° W
Where to Find It
E. Walnut Street, S side between S. Pleasant and S. Abbott streets
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi NW First Baptist Church of Hillsboro Hillsboro
- 0.3 mi NE Lumpkin House Hillsboro
- 0.3 mi N Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ of Hillsboro) Hillsboro
- 0.3 mi N Old G. D. Tarlton House Hillsboro
- 0.3 mi NW James L. Harris Hillsboro
- 0.3 mi N St. Mary's Episcopal Church Hillsboro