Near Kopperl in Bosque County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Union Hill School

Photographed by James Hulse, March 25, 2022

1. Union Hill School Marker

Inscription. Started before 1879, the Union Hill School was one of several rural schools that served the early settlers of Bosque County. A two-room 1888 schoolhouse, located across the road, was used until 1914, when a two-story building was constructed at this site. A nearby stable housed the students' horses during the school day. Enlarged by the 1926 merger with the Auburn Hill District, Union Hill became part of the Kopperl District in 1939. Former students, which include many area business, professional, and agricultural leaders, still meet for a biennial school reunion.

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5595.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 32° 4.421′ N, 97° 33.839′ W. Marker is near Kopperl, Texas, in Bosque County. It is on State Highway 174 near Creek 2850, on the right when traveling north. The marker and ruins are located along the southeast side of the road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kopperl TX 76652, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First United Methodist Church of Morgan (approx. 4.7 miles away); Baker-Lain Cemetery (approx. 8 miles away); Steiner Baptist Church (approx. 9.4 miles away); John A. Lomax (approx. 10.7 miles away); Blum Cemetery (approx. 10.7 miles away); Guy Bailey (approx. 10.9 miles away); Captain J.J. Cureton, C.S.A.

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The Union Hill School Marker in front of the school ruins image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 25, 2022

2. The Union Hill School Marker in front of the school ruins

The old ruins of the Union Hill School and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 25, 2022

3. The old ruins of the Union Hill School and Marker

The view of the Union Hill School Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 25, 2022

4. The view of the Union Hill School Marker from the street

The ruins of the Union Hill School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 25, 2022

5. The ruins of the Union Hill School

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 886 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 26, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.