Pritchett Normal Institute

Historical marker location:

FM 1404 and SH 155, Gilmer, Texas

( On SH 155, at intersection W/FM 1404, about 6 mi. SW of Gilmer)

Marker installed: 1967

Started as preparatory institute in 1901 by Albert, R. W. and J. P. Maberry, aided by Ben Wiliams and W. W. Sanders. Trained teachers. Also had public school courses, with pupils from far away as Panhandle of Texas. Added a building in 1908. Plant was sold, 1915, to public school system.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967.

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