James Winford Hunt
Born in present Oklahoma, James Winford Hunt grew up on the Texas High Plains. A newspaper publisher for several years, he became a Methodist minister in 1903. While a pastor in Abilene, he convinced the Northwest Texas Conference of the Methodist Church to build a college in the town. The school, McMurry College, opened in 1923 with Dr. Hunt as president. Known widely for his writings and sermons, he became a successful Christian educator. Texas Sesquincentennial 1836-1986.
32.4575° N, 99.7243° W
Where to Find It
Southeast corner of 10th & Cottonwood -Abilene (Masonic Cemetery, enter from Cottonwood, make right at first block, follow paved road about 1/2 block, marker will be on left next to road)
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SE Claiborne Walker Merchant Abilene
- 0.1 mi SE Willis, Thomas Middlebrook Abilene
- 0.1 mi W Mount Zion Baptist Church Abilene
- 0.2 mi N Abilene Municipal Cemetery Abilene
- 0.2 mi NW Abilene Negro High School Abilene
- 0.2 mi N Morgan Jones Abilene