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

School House

Photographed by James Hulse, October 11, 2020

1. School House Marker

Inscription.

This is the original School House established for the negro children of Matagorda. 1904-1953

Erected by Matagorda Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education.

Location. 28° 41.324′ N, 95° 58.291′ W. Marker is in Matagorda, Texas, in Matagorda County. It is on Laurel Street 0.1 miles south of Fisher Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Matagorda TX 77457, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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: Frontier Building (a few steps from this marker); Old Matagorda Post Office (a few steps from this

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marker); a different marker also named Old Matagorda Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Texas Freighting (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Dream Colony of Jane McManus (within shouting distance of this marker); Commemorating Gulf High School (within shouting distance of this marker); Fisher-Sargent-Gottschalk House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Matagorda Lodge No. 7, A.F. & A.M. (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Matagorda.

School House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 11, 2020

2. School House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.