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

Bairfield Schoolhouse

c.1890

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

1. Bairfield Schoolhouse Marker

Inscription. One-room schools were built to serve the families of cowboys, ranches and homesteaders. Classroom furniture was homemade, and wooden boards were painted black for chalkboards. A bucket of water from a well or stream provided drinks for everyone, which caused illnesses to spread rampantly. Schools were used for social gatherings, meetings plays and church services. The Bairfield Schoolhouse was moved from Donely to Armstrong County and operated until 1937.

Monitor Solid Wheel Windmill
c.1905
Windmills brought water from far below the ground, pumping it into ranks for people and livestock. This particular windmill had a reputation for durability, even when neglected.

Erected by The Diamond M Foundation and National Ranching Heritage Center.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Windmills series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.

Location. 33° 35.351′ N, 101° 52.971′ W. Marker is in Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County. It can be reached from Fourth Street west of Flint Avenue (U.S.

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82), on the left when traveling west. Within the National Ranching Heritage Center called "Foy Proctor Park". Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3121 Fourth Street, Lubbock TX 79409, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Texas’ South Plains.

It is also on the American Great Plains,

specifically on the Southern Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Harrell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Typical Homesteader Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); "80" John House (within shouting distance of this marker); Masterson JY (within shouting distance of this marker); Waggoner Ranch Commissary (within shouting distance of this marker); Barton House (within shouting distance of

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

2. Bairfield Schoolhouse Marker

this marker); Las Escarbadas (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jowell House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lubbock.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

3. Bairfield Schoolhouse Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

4. Bairfield Schoolhouse Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

5. Bairfield Schoolhouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 12, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.