Near Hico in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Clairette Schoolhouse
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, November 19, 2017
1. Clairette Schoolhouse Marker
The first Clairette schoolhouse was a one-room log structure built as early as 1871. This two-story building was constructed in 1912, one year after the creation of the Clairette Independent School District. It served until 1949, when the rural school was closed. The native stone building was then used for various community functions. The old Clairette schoolhouse features a one-story porch with Tuscan columns at the entryway.Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 901.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 32° 2.453′ N, 98° 7.171′ W. Marker is near Hico, Texas, in Erath County. Marker can be reached from State Highway 6, 0.1 miles east of County Highway 269, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dublin TX 76446, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Alexander Cemetery (approx. 5.7 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Hico (approx. 6.4 miles away); Frontier Home
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Photographed By Larry D. Moore, November 19, 2017
2. Clairette Schoolhouse
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
