Marker Inscription
Born here on October 8, 1909, Mack Harrell received early training as a violinist. He later studied the instrument at Oklahoma City University, where he changed direction to pursue his baritone singing talent. After attending the Juilliard School of Music, he began a professional opera career and performed with the Metropolitan Opera. In 1945 he joined the voice faculty at Juilliard, and was later administrator of the Aspen Music Festival and voice professor at Southern Methodist University. A world renowned artist, Harrell died in Dallas on January 29, 1960. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986
About this site
Harrell, Mack is a historical marker in Celeste, Hunt County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 70 historical markers documented in Hunt County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 92 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.2958, -96.2011 near Celeste. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Baptist Church of Celeste (historical marker), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Audie Murphy, Sabine River, and Kingston Baptist Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5231007800. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
