Historical MarkerPontotoc and San Fernando Academy
Pontotoc · Mason County · Dedicated 1972 · THC Atlas #5319011294
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Marker Inscription
(Site of Academy is 100 yards north) Pontotoc, settled about 1859, was named by first merchant, M. R. Kidd, for his former home town in Mississippi. Post office was opened 1878 in the B. J. Willis home, with Mrs. Willis postmaster. Founded by interested citizens, San Fernando Academy (probably named for nearby creek), opened 1883. Pupils (200 during academy's career) took regular subjects or courses leading toward teacher certificates. Principals were K. T. Hamilton and W. C. Roaten. After academy failed, site was sold by W. J. and B. J. Willis and used by the public school until 1927. (1972)
About this site
Pontotoc and San Fernando Academy is a historical marker in Pontotoc, Mason County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 37 historical markers documented in Mason County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 67 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.9124, -98.9793 near Pontotoc. The nearest cataloged historic site is Old Pontotoc (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include New Pontotoc, Newsom, and Fly Gap.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5319011294. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
