Goodrich in Polk County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Goodrich School

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, March 30, 2018

1. Goodrich School Marker

Inscription. Goodrich is one of the few existing area schools known to be created through the federal Works Progress Administration (WPA). Construction of the Jeffersonian style building began May 2, 1934 under architect Emory S. White when county commissioner and school trustee W. R. Armitage sold the property to the school district. Since its completion, the auditorium in particular has been a source of pride, housing various public events. created during a time which focused on the development of rural schools, Goodrich continues to serve as a center and gathering place for the community.

Erected 2011 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17001.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.

Location. 30° 36.373′ N, 94° 56.713′ W. Marker is in Goodrich, Texas, in Polk County. It is at the intersection of Katie Simpson Avenue and William Street, on the right when traveling north on Katie Simpson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 234 Katie Simpson Ave, Goodrich TX 77335, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Early Roads in Polk County (approx. 4.1 miles away); Site of the Town of Swartwout

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(approx. 4.2 miles away); Forest Hill Cemetery (approx. 6.1 miles away); Margaret V. "Margo" Jones (approx. 6.2 miles away); Birthplace of Margo Jones (approx. 6.8 miles away); G. G. Nettles Home (approx. 6.9 miles away); The Sawyer House (approx. 7 miles away); Trinity Lodge No. 14, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 7.2 miles away).

Goodrich School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, March 30, 2018

2. Goodrich School

Goodrich School Marker WPA Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, March 30, 2018

3. Goodrich School Marker WPA Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 529 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.