Parson McClelland School

Built about 1869 by the Rev. Wm. Henry McClelland, a Baptist minister and teacher. He lived here and operated a private school, with day and boarding pupils, until the 2-story frame building burned on Dec. 14, 1876. Family lore records that on same night, his son Lee died in a fire, step-daughter Nancy Skaggs wed R. M. Keasler, and his first grandson Mack Florence was born. McClelland (1831-1897) was born in Virginia; baptized 1,324 persons in 40 years in the ministry. He married 4 times: To Jane Stanley, Margaret E. Blain, Martha D. Skaggs, Leela Wilkinson. Had 16 children.

Parson McClelland School is a historical marker in Gilmer, Upshur County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 48 historical markers documented in Upshur County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 108 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.6314, -94.8662 near Gilmer. The nearest cataloged historic site is Old East Mountain (cemetery), about 2.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include New East Mountain Cemetery, Glenwood Cemetery, and Upshur County Discovery Well.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5459011334. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.