Historical MarkerSaint Mary's Academy
Amarillo · Potter County · Dedicated 1982 · THC Atlas #5375005059
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Marker Inscription
Established by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in 1899, St. Mary's Academy was originally located in Clarendon (60 mi. SE). In 1913 the institution was moved to Amarillo through the efforts of The Rev. David H. Dunn and the local Knights of Columbus council. The original section of this three-story brick schoolhouse was completed the same year. Later additions were constructed to accommodate the school's growth. Operated by the Amarillo Diocese since 1945, St. Mary's Academy has played a vital role in the educational development of the area.
About this site
Saint Mary's Academy is a historical marker in Amarillo, Potter County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Potter County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 73 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 35.2040, -101.8478 near Amarillo. The nearest cataloged historic site is Juan de Padilla (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include The H.B. Sanborn House, Central Presbyterian Church, and Kouns--Jackson House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5375005059. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
