Site of McKenzie College
Site of McKenzie College, an outstanding school of the southwest before the Civil War. Established in 1841 by the Reverend John W.P. McKenzie (1806-1877), pioneer missionary to the Choctaws, circuit rider in Texas in 1838. Opened in a log cabin, it expanded to four large buildings on 900 acres. Chartered January 10, 1854. Enrolled 300 boarding pupils annually. Closed in 1869.
33.5928° N, 95.1036° W
Where to Find It
CR 1287, McKenzie Cemetery
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi N McKenzie College Clarksville
- 0.3 mi SW McKenzie Home Clarksville
- 1.5 mi NW A House of the William Becknell Family Clarksville
- 1.8 mi NW New Shamrock Cemetery Clarksville
- 2.3 mi NE Fairground Cemetery Clarksville
- 2.3 mi NE City of Clarksville Clarksville