Old Hidalgo School. . Thought to have been built about 1898, this two-story brick structure has served as an educational facility for generations. The first recorded graduation took place in 1922, with a class of three. The school housed students in elementary grades until 1960. Various rooms of the old building were used for offices until 1980, and in 1984 renovation began to convert it into central administrative offices. The old school has also served the community as a place of refuge from hurricanes and floods and as the site of many social activities. ,
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986.
Thought to have been built about 1898, this two-story brick structure has served as an educational facility for generations. The first recorded graduation took place in 1922, with a class of three. The school housed students in elementary grades until 1960. Various rooms of the old building were used for offices until 1980, and in 1984 renovation began to convert it into central administrative offices. The old school has also served the community as a place of refuge from hurricanes and floods and as the site of many social activities.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3747.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 26° 5.914′ N, 98° 15.559′ W. Marker is in Hidalgo, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker is at the intersection of East Flora Avenue and South 4th Street on East Flora Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 324 E Flora Ave, Hidalgo TX 78557, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
