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

City Building

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 31, 2019

1. City Building Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1893. Oldest public school building standing in Alpine. Abandoned as school in 1910. Later served as a hospital, college dormitory, Border Patrol station and U.S. Agricultural and Soil Conservation Service.
Recorded Texas Historical Landmark - 1965

Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 872.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 30° 21.603′ N, 103° 39.641′ W. Marker is in Alpine, Texas, in Brewster County. Marker is on East Sul Ross Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 East Sul Ross Avenue, Alpine TX 79830, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church of Alpine (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); J. C. Bird (about 300 feet away); Nolte-Rooney House (about 400 feet away); Gage-Van Sickle (about 500 feet away); J.C. Carr-Bob Slight House (about 600 feet away); Our Pioneers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Colonel Henry P. Brewster (approx. 0.2 miles away); 105 Howitzer (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alpine.

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Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 31, 2019

2. City Building

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.