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Marker Text: ​Founded 1870 by Odd Fellows Lodge. Housed in a 2-story frame building. Taught drawing, English, French, German, Greek, Latin, music, philosophy, geometry, trigonometry, science, surveying, penmanship. Had primary to young adult students, attracted here from an 80-mile area. Records do not show planned orphanage ever operated. Funds came chiefly from tuition fees.
​      During 5-year career, school taught future Texas leaders. The building was sold (1875) to W.W. and B.L. James and Mrs. V.D. Eaton, for Bryan Academy. It housed St. Joseph's Church 1876 to 1903. (1972)

Marker No: 8691

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 30.662365,-96.361137

Location: Corner of William J. Bryan Boulevard and Preston Avenue, Bryan