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

Blanco High School

Photographed By James Hulse, March 21, 2022

1. Blanco High School Marker

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Chartered in 1883, Blanco High School began as a combination private and public school. A white limestone schoolhouse was constructed at this site and opened for classes in October 1884. During its early years, Blanco High School offered a six-month public school term and a ten month private school term. Over the years, the school has grown through consolidation, and new facilities have been built to match its growth. Throughout its history, Blanco High School has continued to meet the need for rural education in the surrounding area.

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 430.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1884.

Location. 30° 6.348′ N, 98° 25.337′ W. Marker is in Blanco, Texas, in Blanco County. Marker is at the intersection of 11th Street and Mesquite Street, on the right when traveling west on 11th Street. The marker is located on a small wall in front of school. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 814 11th Street, Blanco TX 78606, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured

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Photographed By James Hulse, March 21, 2022

2. The Blanco High School and Marker

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as the crow flies. First Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Blanco County Courthouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Adrian Edwards Conn Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Blanco Methodist Church (approx. ¾ mile away); Blanco Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Jesse L. McCrocklin (approx. 0.9 miles away); Mt. Horeb Baptist Church (approx. 6.9 miles away); Peyton Colony (Board House) (approx. 6.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blanco.

Also see . . . Blanco, TX. Texas State Historical Association - Handbook of Texas (Submitted on March 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

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Photographed By James Hulse, March 21, 2022

3. The view of the Blanco High School and Marker from the school parking lot

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.