Abilene Christian University (1981)

This school, formed to provide a Christian education for all grade levels, was founded in 1906 by A. B. Barret, an early educator and preacher for Texas Churches of Christ. It was first called Childers Classical Institute in honor of Colonel J. W. Childers, who deeded his homesite at North 1st and Victoria streets for use as a campus. Early expansion of the institution began in 1912 with the 12-year presidency of Jesse P. Sewell. In 1920 it became Abilene Christian College and nine years later was moved to new facilities here. The present name was adopted in 1976.

Abilene Christian University is a historical marker in Abilene, Taylor County, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Taylor County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 129 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.4689, -99.7113 near Abilene. The nearest cataloged historic site is Abilene Christian University (college & university), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Luce Hall, Abilene Christian College Administration Building, and Site of Old Headquarters of the Hashknife Ranch.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5441000070. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.