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

Public Education in Anna

Photographed by James Hulse, March 29, 2022

1. Public Education in Anna Marker

Inscription. The earliest citizens of Anna were determined that their children should have the best educational opportunities possible. Founded in 1883 with a population of twenty, Anna was named for the daughter of a Houston & Texas Central Railroad official. In 1885, the town sought and was granted Collin County School District Number 23. Former teacher and future mayor J.L. Greer deeded a 2.5 acre tract of land on this site for $125. A small frame building served as a school until 1909, when the school district became one of very few incorporated school districts in Collin County erected a more visionary three story edifice.

The younger students were taught in small wooden buildings by 1939. Since enrollment had reached 350, a new building, W.L. Roper High School, was opened in honor of a longtime educator who served the schools from early in the century until 1943 as principal and superintendent. His devotion inspired two former students, who followed in his footsteps. A new elementary school went up in 1974; a new high school was built in 1987 and includes a cafetorium, library, offices, and gymnasium. The community and its educational system continue to grow.

Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14289.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 33° 20.736′ N, 96° 32.91′ W. Marker is in Anna, Texas, in Collin County. It is at the intersection of South Sherley Road and East 7th Street, on the left when traveling south on South Sherley Road. The marker is located at the front entrance to the Anna ISD Administration Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 South Sherley Road, Anna TX 75409, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Christian Church of Anna (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anna Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anna Train Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); A. Sherley & Bro. Hardware Store (approx. ¼ mile away); Mantua (approx. 2.4 miles away); Coffman Cemetery (approx. 2½ miles away); Highland Cemetery (approx. 2.7 miles away); Corner Post of Uncle Charlie Wysong's Blacksmith Shop (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anna.

Also see . . . Anna, TX. Texas State Historical Association - Handbook of Texas (Submitted on March 31, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Marker in front of the Anna ISD Administration building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 29, 2022

2. The view of the Marker in front of the Anna ISD Administration building

The view of the Public Education in Anna Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 29, 2022

3. The view of the Public Education in Anna Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.