Willis Male and Female College

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Marker Text: Founded 1888, when coeducation was rare. Willis citizens raised funds for 2-1/2 story building put up by contractor Sidney L. Inglet.
  Taxes funded three of the six months of school; monthly tuition for rest of year ranged from $1.50 (first grade) to $4.00.
  First directors -- M. H. and S. N. Barker and N. A. Cravens -- sold out (1890) to C. H. Stovall and F. P. Crow, who in turn sold (1894) to Cyril M. Jansky and Marion Kline.
​  College drew boarding students from wide area, and at least two diplomas were awarded. The plant was sold (1901) to city of Willis for public school purposes. (1973) 

Marker No: 7910

18 x 28 Aluminum Subject Marker

Geographic: 30.427544, -95.482162

Location: Rodgers and Thomason Streets, Willis