Marker Inscription
Originator, promoter of the Globe of the Great Southwest, world's most nearly authentic replica of the Globe Theater in England made famous by the plays of William Shakespeare. Mrs. Morris was educated at North Texas State University and joined the English faculty at Odessa College. In 1961 the college named her "Teacher of the Year." She was honored 1961 as an outstanding teacher in Texas colleges. She also founded the Permian Basin Museum and area "Writers' Roundup" contest, both of which are sponsored by Odessa College. Outstanding Women of Texas series - 1967
About this site
Mrs. John L. Morris (Marjorie) is a historical marker in Odessa, Ector County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 37 historical markers documented in Ector County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 39 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.8644, -102.3830 near Odessa. The nearest cataloged historic site is Odessa College (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Odessa, Texas, Jackrabbit, and Odessa Petrochemical Complex.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5135003511. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
