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

Old Rock Schoolhouse

Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 28, 2020

1. Old Rock Schoolhouse Marker

Inscription. This Italianate schoolhouse was built in 1904 to provide improved educational facilities for a growing population. Rockmason T. S. Hodges of Lockhart used native rock from a quarry east of town to craft the two-story building. Originally housing the entire school system, it later served as a junior high facility and elementary school. A 1914 addition to the south end of the building, also built by Hodges, complements the original structure.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990

Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3798.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 30° 33.896′ N, 100° 38.37′ W. Marker is in Sonora, Texas, in Sutton County. Marker is on East College Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 East College Street, Sonora TX 76950, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Frisco Trailway (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Mercantile Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sutton County World War I and II Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); William Lee Miers (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sutton County Korea & Vietnam Memorial

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Colonel John S. Sutton (approx. 0.6 miles away); Albert R. Cauthorn (approx. 0.6 miles away); Felipe & Tomasa Lara Virgen (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonora.

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Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 28, 2020

2. Old Rock Schoolhouse

Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.

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