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.
32.6314° N, 94.8662° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as damaged.
Where to Find It
On FM 726, about 3.3 mi E of US 271, about 10 mi (total) SE of Gilmer, reported damaged 6/2021
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