Seguin in Guadalupe County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Guadalupe High School
Photographed By James Hulse, March 28, 2021
1. Guadalupe High School Marker
Chartered Dec. 3, 1849; the 30 men in corporation each held $1,000 worth of stock. This was first Seguin school financed through public subscription.
Plant was in use in 1850. Dr. Joseph E. Parks, nationally known chemist who had moved here from Kentucky, was in charge of the construction, which was mainly of patented Parks concrete.
This two - story building was used for many years by church groups, for worship services.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962
Erected 1962 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2299.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is December 3, 1849.
Location. 29° 33.93′ N, 97° 57.914′ W. Marker is in Seguin, Texas, in Guadalupe County. Marker is at the intersection of South Camp Street and West Convent Street, on the left when traveling south on South Camp Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 South Camp Street, Seguin TX 78155, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 257 West Convent St. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zies-Vivroux Residence (about 400 feet away); Los Nogales (about 600 feet away); Historic Dietz Doll House
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Photographed By James Hulse, March 28, 2021
2. Guadalupe High School Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, March 28, 2021
3. The view of the Guadalupe High School Marker from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
