Chilton in Falls County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
North Prairie School
Site Of
Photographed By QuesterMark, June 26, 2016
1. North Prairie School Texas Historical Marker
Inscription.
North Prairie School. Site Of. On June 8, 1896, the citizens of North Prairie petitioned the Falls County Commissioners Court for a community school district, and North Prairie School District No. 65 was created. In 1910 a 2-room school housed two teachers and about 20 students. By 1926 the North Prairie School had grown to include about 30 students with three teachers providing instruction in nine grades. World War II called away many of North Prairie's young people. The community declined in population as did many community schools of the era, and in 1946 the North Prairie School District was consolidated with nearby Chilton schools. The North Prairie schoolhouse was razed within a few years, but remains a significant part of local history.
On June 8, 1896, the citizens of North Prairie petitioned the Falls County Commissioners Court for a community school district, and North Prairie School District No. 65 was created. In 1910 a 2-room school housed two teachers and about 20 students. By 1926 the North Prairie School had grown to include about 30 students with three teachers providing instruction in nine grades. World War II called away many of North Prairie's young people. The community declined in population as did many community schools of the era, and in 1946 the North Prairie School District was consolidated with nearby Chilton schools. The North Prairie schoolhouse was razed within a few years, but remains a significant part of local history.
Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11873.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is June 8, 1896.
Location. 31° 20.187′ N, 97° 5.093′ W. Marker is in Chilton, Texas, in Falls County. Marker is on Golinda Drive (U.S. 77) north of County Road 466A, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chilton TX 76632, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2017, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 986 times since then and 106 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2017, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.