Historical Marker

Site of McKenzie College

Historical marker location:

Clarksville, Texas

( CR 1287, McKenzie Cemetery)

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.