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.
Bairfield Schoolhouse. c.1890. 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.
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. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. 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. Marker can be reached from Fourth Street west of Flint Avenue (U.S. 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.
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 224 times since then and 20 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.
