Historical Marker

Cordell Academy

Corner of 3rd and Glen English, Cordell City Park. Highway 183 3 blocks north of intersection of highway 183 and highway 152 East side of Road · New Cordell · Washita

Oklahoma marker

Inscription

Site three blocks east.

Opened in 1906, under auspices of the Dutch Reformed Churche, this pioneer school taught the youth here in Christain living. Its motto was "Labor omnia vicit." Presidents to its close in 1911 were: Myron B. Keator, Dr. Jacobe Poppen, Rev. C. H. Spaan. Teachers included Harold C. Amos, Laura B. Hilger and Valonia Corley.

Location

AddressCorner of 3rd and Glen English, Cordell City Park. Highway 183 3 blocks north of intersection of highway 183 and highway 152 East side of Road
CityNew Cordell
CountyWashita
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.294533, -98.989433

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