Baylor University Male Department

Independence, Washington County, Texas Listed Ref. 100006857 Site

Also known as: Baylor University; Guardian Angels Orphanage and Industrial School for Negro Boys; Baylor at Windmill Hill

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Why it's listed

No readable nomination text is available for this listing yet (nominations after 2012 are held by the National Park Service rather than the National Archives). The facts below come from the National Park Service database.

Key facts

Address10060 Sam Houston Rd., Independence
CountyWashington County
ListedJanuary 11, 2024
Reference number100006857
Resource typeSite
Areas of significanceArcheology-Historic Non-Aboriginal, Education, Social History
Level of significanceState
Acreage3.35
Coordinates30.31606, -96.34579 (NPS GIS)

What listing means for this property

Sites (archaeological sites, battlefields, landscapes) are often listed with a restricted address to protect them from looting or disturbance. Listing is honorary for private owners; federal undertakings on or near the site go through Section 106 review, and state laws may protect burials and artefacts regardless of listing.

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.

Sources and further reading

  • National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 100006857.
  • This listing as JSON

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