Near Valera in Coleman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Centennial School
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 28, 2016
1. Centennial School Marker
Inscription.
Centennial School. . In 1936, the Valera, Bowen, White Chapel and New Central communities established a common high school. The new centralized campus – the second rural high school in Coleman County – was named to commemorate Texas’ centennial of independence celebrated that year. After the original frame school burned in 1940, Federal grants from the Works Progress Administration helped build a new schoolhouse, gymnasium and teacherage. Consolidation created the Talpa-Centennial District in 1958 and then Panther Creek in 1986, with this campus serving as an elementary school. After a new Panther Creek school opened near Voss in 1988, this site became a cooperative alternative school and later a recreational lodge.
In 1936, the Valera, Bowen, White Chapel and New Central communities established a common high school. The new centralized campus – the second rural high school in Coleman County – was named to commemorate Texas’ centennial of independence celebrated that year. After the original frame school burned in 1940, Federal grants from the Works Progress Administration helped build a new schoolhouse, gymnasium and teacherage. Consolidation created the Talpa-Centennial District in 1958 and then Panther Creek in 1986, with this campus serving as an elementary school. After a new Panther Creek school opened near Voss in 1988, this site became a cooperative alternative school and later a recreational lodge.
Erected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15264.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 31° 47.921′ N, 99° 32.638′ W. Marker is near Valera, Texas, in Coleman County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 503, 0.2 miles south of County Road 422, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Talpa TX 76882, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Valera Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Richard A. Pauley
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 2, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
