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

Site of Rocksprings' First School Building

Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 28, 2020

1. Site of Rocksprings' First School Building Marker

Inscription. First school session in new town of Rocksprings was held in a frame house surrounded by a strong rock wall, in winter of 1891-92. Teachers were a Mr. Cole and a Mr. Vaughn (whose strong voice served instead of a bell to call "Books"). Pupils came from families of Abner Benton, a Mr. Buswell, John Campbell, Charlie Cooper, Julian Gill, West Hill, O. W. Holmes, George Maul, J. R. Sanford, Reuben Stewart, J. R. Sweeten, and Ira Wheat.

This school was succeeded by the Gem City Academy, which had 111 students in its second term.

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4880.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.

Location. 30° 0.948′ N, 100° 12.627′ W. Marker is in Rocksprings, Texas, in Edwards County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 377) and Price Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rocksprings TX 78880, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country.

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: First Methodist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Headquarters, American Angora Goat Breeders' Assn. (about 500 feet away); Rocksprings Telephone Company

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(about 700 feet away); Gilmer Hotel (about 700 feet away); Edwards County (about 700 feet away); Edwards County Courthouse (about 700 feet away); The Sesquicentennial Committee Erects This Marker (about 800 feet away); Old Carson Store (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rocksprings.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 28, 2020

2. Site of Rocksprings' First School Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.