​On this site
stood the Female Department of
​Baylor University

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Marker Text: ​On this site stood the Female Department of Baylor University incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Texas, February 1, 1845; Henry L. Graves, first president, was elected January 12, 1846; Preparatory Department for Boys and Girls was opened May 18, 1846 with H. F. Gillett as teacher; Rufus C. Burleson became president in 1851; in 1886 when Baylor University moved to Waco and consolidated with Waco University; the Female Department moved to Belton and now bears the name of Mary Hardin-Baylor College. (1936)

Marker No: 8415

Bronze Plate 1936 Centennial Marker

Geographic: 30.318661, -96.354393

Location: 3 blocks west of intersection of FM 50/FM 390, on FM 390, Independence.