Mary Allen College
Historically Black College

 

 

 

 
        This institution is located at Crockett, Texas, and was founded by Mrs. Mary Allen, who was a true friend to the colored people, and especially to colored women. The purpose of this school is to train up colored women in such arts and sciences as are taught in schools of high grade, in all kinds of domestic duties. Rev. Jno. B. Smith, D. D., is president, and he is assisted by an able body of teachers.

 

Sketch from Evidences of Progress Among Colored People
by G. F. Richings - 1903
 

 

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