Clayton Vocational Institute

In 1903 the Rev. Joseph E. Clayton was called to be principal of Manor's first black school. Under his leadership, the educational program included vocational and mechanical training, as well as the study of languages, arts, and sciences. In 1919 the facility became part of the public school system and was known as Clayton Vocational Institute. Clayton, who served as principal until 1925, later was an active leader in the Southern Tenant Farmers Union. Throughout its history, the separate school for black students produced a number of outstanding graduates. (1984)

Clayton Vocational Institute is a historical marker in Manor, Travis County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 320 historical markers documented in Travis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 591 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.3404, -97.5634 near Manor. The nearest cataloged historic site is City of Manor (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Bloor House, Manor City, and Decker Swedish Evangelical Free Church and Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507014291. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.