Site of Red Oak Academy
An early Texas college, founded near this site (at that time part of Brushy Mound), 1879; re-established as Alta Vista College, 1885. Transferred in 1893 to Presbyterian church, it was renamed Red Oak Academy and inspired name for this section: "Academy Hill". The school closed in 1899.
32.5512° N, 97.3384° W
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
private property, from Burleson take Academy Hill 2 miles west - marker is in a backyard and fenced in
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- 2.5 mi S Prairie Springs Cemetery Burleson
- 2.5 mi NW First Presbyterian Church of Crowley Crowley