Seguin in Guadalupe County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Black Education in Seguin

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, July 28, 2020

1. Black Education in Seguin Marker

Inscription. Sponsored by the Second Baptist Church, the first public school for blacks in Seguin opened in 1871. Through the efforts of the Rev. Leonard Ilsley (1818-1903), and the Rev. William Baton Ball (1840-1923), a frame school was built on this site, and named Abraham Lincoln School. Ball was the first principal. In 1892, the Lincoln School became a part of the Seguin Public School System. The name was changed to Ball High School in 1925, and ceased to be separate facility for blacks in 1966 when the Seguin Public School System was integrated.

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 421.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 29° 34.228′ N, 97° 58.254′ W. Marker is in Seguin, Texas, in Guadalupe County. It is on North Saunders Street 0.1 miles north of West Court Street (Alternate U.S. 90), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Seguin TX 78155, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Juan Seguin School (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sebastopol (about 700 feet away); Joseph Sonka House (approx. ¼ mile away);

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Hugo and Georgia Gibson House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Ranger Oaks (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Second Baptist Church of Seguin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Guadalupe County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seguin.

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Photographed by Larry D. Moore, July 28, 2020

2. Black Education in Seguin Marker Area

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,261 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.