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Founded 1902 by David and Rebecca Switzer as Woman's College and Conservatory of Music. Offered liberal arts, sciences, music. Had average of 125 students. Social activities included literary societies, lyceum courses, receptions. Moved to Dallas, 1912. Plant was sold, dismantled in 1917. (1966)
Site of Switzer College is a historical marker in Itasca, Hill County, dedicated in 1966. It is one of 104 historical markers documented in Hill County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 199 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.1622, -97.1453 near Itasca. The nearest cataloged historic site is Park, J. W., Home (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Presbyterian Church of Itasca, Itasca Railroad Depot, and Itasca City.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5217004892. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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