Eagle Lake in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Eagle Lake High
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2022
1. Eagle Lake High Marker
Historic
School Site
This was the location of
Eagle Lake High
1891-1970
One of the early schools in Colorado County which served the people of this area. This plaque commemorating the historic school was donated by the citizens of this area and sponsored by the Colorado County Historical Commission.
Erected 1988 by Colorado County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 29° 35.615′ N, 96° 19.939′ W. Marker is in Eagle Lake, Texas, in Colorado County. It is at the intersection of West Praire Avenue and Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling west on West Praire Avenue. The marker is located at the corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eagle Lake TX 77434, 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: Masonic Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Methodism in Eagle Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Dallas 1912 (approx. Ό mile away); City Hall Fire Station Jail (approx. 0.3 miles away); Town of Eagle Lake (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rice Area Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Eagle Lake Settlement Centennial Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rice Culture in Colorado County (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eagle Lake.
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Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2022
2. The Eagle Lake High Marker next to the United Methodist Church
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2022
3. The view of the Eagle Lake High Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 377 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
