Coppell in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Coppell's First School Buildings
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 5, 2020
1. Coppell's First School Buildings Marker
School was held as early as 1880 in a log cabin approximately one mile east of this location near the present Bullock Cemetery. When the First Methodist Church was built across the street from this marker in 1896, classes met for a short time in the church building. The first official school building in Coppell, probably built in the late 1890s, was a two-room building located approximately 160 feet south of this marker. In 1907, it was replaced with a two-story white frame building that housed eight grades in four rooms, located about 70 feet closer to present W. Bethel Road.
In 1928, three area schools - Bethel, Gentry, and Coppell Schools - consolidated and a new brick building was constructed on the north side of present Southwestern Boulevard, currently the site of Pinkerton Elementary School.
Erected 2014 by The Coppell Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 32° 57.278′ N, 97° 0.454′ W. Marker is in Coppell, Texas, in Dallas County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harwell House and Barbershop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coppell's First Government Buildings (about 400 feet away); Coppell's First Water Supply (about 400 feet away); Early Coppell Business District (about 600 feet away); Early Coppell School Foundation (about 700 feet away); The Minyard Store (about 700 feet away); Coppell Heritage Park (about 800 feet away); The Kirkland House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coppell.
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 5, 2020
2. Coppell's First School Buildings Marker Area
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
