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Jarvis Christian College

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US 80, 1 mi. E, Hawkins, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 32° 35' 8.78097000012", -95° 10' 45.78822999984"
 
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     In 1904 the Texas Negro Disciples of Christ joined with the Christian Women's Board of Missions (CWBM) to establish a school for black youth. A campus, consisting of a 456-acre tract donated by Ida and J. J. Jarvis of Fort Worth in 1910 and 182 adjoining acres purchased by the CWBM, was created here in 1912. Jarvis Christian Institute opened in 1913 with 12 elementary students. It added courses for high school in 1914, junior college in 1927, senior college in 1937, and gained full accreditation in 1950. It remains affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). (1993)

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Jarvis Christian College Historical Marker Location Map, Hawkins, Texas