Marker Inscription
Founded 1888, when coeducation was rare. Willis citizens raised funds for 2-1/2 story building put up by contractor Sidney L. Inglet. Taxes funded three of the six months of school; monthly tuition for rest of year ranged from $1.50 (first grade) to $4.00. First directors -- M. H. and S. N. Barker and N. A. Cravens -- sold out (1890) to C. H. Stovall and F. P. Crow, who in turn sold (1894) to Cyril M. Jansky and Marion Kline. College drew boarding students from wide area, and at least two diplomas were awarded. The plant was sold (1901) to city of Willis for public school purposes.
About this site
Willis Male and Female College is a historical marker in Willis, Montgomery County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 67 historical markers documented in Montgomery County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 165 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.4276, -95.4822 near Willis. The nearest cataloged historic site is Willis Methodist Church (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Willis Cigar Factory, Powell, William P., and Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5339007910. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
