Marker Inscription
Pioneer preacher, president of Baylor University. Born in Alabama August 7, 1823. Died May 14, 1901. His wife Georgia J. Burleson born September 23 1833, died June 11, 1924.
Historical Marker
Burleson, Dr. Rufus Columbs
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About this site
Burleson, Dr. Rufus Columbs is a historical marker in Waco, McLennan County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 198 historical markers documented in McLennan County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 224 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.5374, -97.1113 near Waco. The nearest cataloged historic site is McLennan, Neil (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Canuteson, Ole, Earle, Hallie, M.D., and Oakwood Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5309001277. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
History
Dr. Rufus Columbus Burleson (1823-1901) was a Baptist pioneer preacher and educator who served as president of Baylor University at Independence from 1851 to 1861 and as president of Waco University. After the two schools merged, he led Baylor at Waco until 1897, helping to define the university's Baptist identity. A Texas Centennial marker was placed in 1936.
Sources: hmdb.orgabout.web.baylor.edu
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