Marker Inscription
Noted church leader, educator. A Virginian. Received B. A. and M. A., George Washington University. Taught in Georgia, 1837-39; was ordained Baptist minister, 1838. Was pastor of various leading churches; president of 2 church colleges in Mississippi, 1851-60. Came to Confederate Texas, 1863, as president, Baylor University-- position held 22 years. His work and use of his personal funds kept Baylor open while many of state's 25 colleges were closed. First president, 1871, of Texas State Teachers Association and chairman, committee to study public school reorganization.
About this site
Crane, William Carey is a historical marker in Crane, Crane County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 8 historical markers documented in Crane County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 10 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.3992, -102.3523 near Crane. The nearest cataloged historic site is Cordona Lake, Juan (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Crane County Courthouse, Curry, Charles Boothe, and Crane Memorial Gardens.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5103005822. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
