San Marcos, TX, United States
Site of Coronal Institute. Established 1868 by educator O. N. Hollingsworth. A private school, it was coeducational and offered military training to boys. So-named because it was a Coronal (crown) atop this hill. In 1870 the Rev. R. H. Belvin bought school, but sold it to the Methodist Church in 187
6. First structure, of limestone, burned in 1890. A handsome, 3-story building soon replaced it. Hundreds of students attended institute, which helped pioneer education in southwest Texas. The Methodi
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 22395 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off