Marker Inscription
Established through efforts of Odessa Townsite Co., which gave $12,000; a northern methodist group matched this fund in 1888. Rev. M. A. Daugherty, Pittsburgh, Pa., was placed in charge, and a 20-acre plot was allowed to the college. Erection of a 2-story building began in 1890. In 1891 classes for 14 students were taught by Miss Alice Wright, of Maine. A "Mystery" fire destroyed the college after one session. This church-sponsored college was never rebuilt. In 1946, the new Odessa college was founded to fulfill aims of leadership in education. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967.
About this site
Odessa College 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 31.8683, -102.3802 near Odessa. The nearest cataloged historic site is Mrs. John L. Morris (Marjorie) (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Odessa, Texas, Jackrabbit, and El Paso Natural Gas Company's First Compressor Transmission Engine.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5135004845. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
