McCamey Junior High School. . Site is "Old High School," an outgrowth of 1920s oil boom. No school existed in McCamey prior to 1925, when 20 students were taught in a tin shack on 5th street. A year later school had 550 pupils in classes held in dance halls, skating rinks and 2 churches. Desks and seats were apple and orange crates. This building, erected in 1927, was community center – setting for weddings, funerals, meetings of Draft Board, other activities. Used as high school until 1961. First superintendent, C. V. Compton, set high goals – which since have guided the schools.
Site is "Old High School," an outgrowth of 1920s oil boom. No school existed in McCamey prior to 1925, when 20 students were taught in a tin shack on 5th street. A year later school had 550 pupils in classes held in dance halls, skating rinks and 2 churches. Desks and seats were apple and orange crates. This building, erected in 1927, was community center – setting for weddings, funerals, meetings of Draft Board, other activities. Used as high school until 1961. First superintendent, C. V. Compton, set high goals – which since have guided the schools.
Erected 1967 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3277.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 31° 7.674′ N, 102° 13.196′ W. Marker is in McCamey, Texas, in Upton County. Marker is at the intersection of East 11th Street and South McKinney Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East 11th Street. Marker is on sidewalk, between the road and school driveway, in front of the school building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mc Camey TX 79752, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Little House on the Corner (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nancy Ethie Eagleton
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on March 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on March 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
