Wellington in Collingsworth County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Dozier Schoolhouse
Photographed By Allen Lowrey, July 12, 2020
1. Site of Dozier Schoolhouse Marker
In 1893, the men of the newly-settled Dozier Community built a one-room schoolhouse to serve the educational needs of the children of that town and the surrounding farming and ranching area. Seigniora Russell (Laune) served as the first school-teacher. The school building, also used for church and community activities, was moved within this vicinity three times before it was torn down and rebuilt in 1913. The rural school consolidated with Samnorwood in 1934, although an elementary school remained at Dozier until 1941.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4769.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 35° 4.014′ N, 100° 20.68′ W. Marker is in Wellington, Texas, in Collingsworth County. Marker is on FM 1036, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wellington TX 79095, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dozier Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away); Nicholson School (approx. 6.1 miles away); Site of Lutie School (approx. 7.7 miles away); The Red River Plunge of Bonnie and Clyde (approx. 10.2 miles away); Rocking Chair "Ranche"
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Also see . . . Sand in My Eyes by Seigniora Russell (Laune). The teacher at this school wrote this entertaining book about her experiences in Oklahoma. (Submitted on July 13, 2020.)
Photographed By Allen Lowrey, July 12, 2020
2. All that remains of Dozier Schoolhouse
Photographed By Allen Lowrey, July 12, 2020
3. An additional sign for the Site of Dozier Schoolhouse
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2020. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on July 13, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
