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

Early Coppell School Foundation

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 5, 2020

1. Early Coppell School Foundation Marker

Inscription. The border of this garden is made of concrete that was part of the foundation of the second Coppell School building, built about 1911. It replaced the first school building that had only two rooms. The new school was a two-story structure northwest of this location, and it remained in use until 1928.

Erected 2016 by The Coppell Historical Society, The Coppell Rotary Club, The City of Coppell.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 32° 57.169′ N, 97° 0.409′ W. Marker is in Coppell, Texas, in Dallas County. It can be reached from West Main Street south of Houston Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coppell TX 75019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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 Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stone Columns at West Entrance to Grapevine Springs Park (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coppell's First School Buildings (about 700 feet away); Harwell House and Barbershop (about 700 feet away); Coppell's First Water Supply (about 800 feet away); The Minyard Store (about 800 feet away); Early Coppell Business District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Coppell Heritage Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Kirkland House (approx. 0.2 miles

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Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 5, 2020

2. Early Coppell School Foundation 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 283 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.