Historical Markers in Texas

Site of Marshall University

History·Harrison County·Texas

A pioneer institution of higher education incorporated January 19, 1842. Granted four leagues of land for its support by the Republic of Texas. The leading educational institution in northeast Texas until the Civil War. It later became a part of the public school system of Marshall.

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32.5460, -94.3747

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