Abbott Schools Marker

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Abbott in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Abbott Schools

By Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012

1. Abbott Schools Marker

Inscription. The public school system in Abbott began in 1885 when a one-story frame schoolhouse was constructed on the east side of town. It housed 140 pupils and three teachers. A two-story brick structure, built at this site in 1911, served the Abbott school system for 55 years. The schools were given full accreditation about 1934, and a vocational agriculture program was begun in 1939. Consolidation with surrounding area districts has increased enrollment over the years. The Abbott schools have played an important role in the town's development.

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 68.)

Location. 31° 52.985′ N, 97° 4.577′ W. Marker is in Abbott, Texas, in Hill County. Marker is on First Street near Waco Street, on the right when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 First Street, Abbott TX 76621, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. L.C. McKamie (within shouting distance of this marker); Abbott (approx. 0.3 miles away); Abbott Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Abbott United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Crash at Crush (approx. 5.5 miles away); Groppe Building (approx. 5.7 miles away); West (approx. 5.7 miles away); Confederate Veterans and Old Settlers Reunion Grounds (approx. 8.8 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Abbott.

By Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012

2. Abbott Schools Marker

Abbott Independent School District along First Street Photo, Click for full size

By Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012

3. Abbott Independent School District along First Street

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 3, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.