Near Fort Davis in Jeff Davis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Rural School
West of Pecos River
— (240 feet south) —
Pruett sold home, 1883, to Fort Davis Commandant B. H. Grierson, and founded "Lone Cottonwood" Ranch 4 miles north. School was closed after he moved. In 1912 Pruett sold "Cottonwood" to H. L. Kokernot; now several Kokernot ranches use it as headquarters.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10477.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 30° 31.195′ N, 103° 46.13′ W. Marker is near Fort Davis, Texas, in Jeff Davis County. Marker is on State Highway 118, 11˝ miles south of State Highway 17, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Davis TX 79734, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Manuel Musquiz (approx. 3.7 miles away); Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 8.4 miles away); Smith-Carlton Adobe House (approx. 8.6 miles away); St. Joseph Catholic Church (approx. 8.8 miles away); Jeff Davis County (approx. 8.8 miles away); Memorial Square (approx. 8.8 miles away); Jeff Davis County Library (approx. 8.8 miles away); Union Mercantile (approx. 8.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Davis.
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