Hereford in Deaf Smith County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Former Site of St. Anthony's Catholic School
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 6, 2024
1. Former Site of St. Anthony's Catholic School Marker
Since its establishment in 1914 Saint Anthony's Catholic School has played a prominent role in preparing young students for advanced classwork. Initial classes were held in a former Deaf Smith County Courthouse converted for church purposes by Father Salvator di Giovanni, S.A., and his assistant, Brother James. A new structure was built in 1927 to house a growing student enrollment and served as the site of Saint Anthony's Catholic School prior to their relocation in 1955. A history museum, exhibiting local pioneer artifacts, has occupied this building since 1966.
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5027.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 34° 49.119′ N, 102° 23.95′ W. Marker is in Hereford, Texas, in Deaf Smith County. It can be reached from Sampson Road. The marker was involved in a vehicle accident and is inside Deaf Smith County Museum until it can be repaired. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Sampson Road, Hereford TX 79045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle. It is also on the American Great Plains and specifically on the Southern Plains. 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 Comancherνa, the Dust Bowl, 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: Two-Wheel Fire Hose Reel (here, next to this marker); Ghost Towns (a few steps from this marker); Deaf Smith Courthouse
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Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 6, 2024
2. Former Site of St. Anthony's Catholic School Marker
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, August 17, 2020
3. Former Site of St. Anthony's Catholic School Marker
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 23, 2020
4. Former Site of St. Anthony's Catholic School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2024, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on August 26, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
