Marion in Guadalupe County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Marion Public Schools
Photographed By James Hulse, May 4, 2022
1. Marion Public Schools Marker
Inscription.
Marion Public Schools. . The town of Marion, a German settlement, was founded in 1877 as a marketing and shipping point for the Galveston, Harrisburg, and San Antonio Railroad. T.W. Peirce donated $3,000 and land for free public schools in Marion. In 1878 the first schoolhouse was built. In 1917 a brick building facing Cunningham Street replaced the first school. In 1938 a third building was constructed by the Works Progress Administration. As student enrollment increased, the grades were split into three schools. The community continues the tradition of strong support of its district schools.
The town of Marion, a German settlement, was founded in 1877 as a marketing and shipping point for the Galveston, Harrisburg, and San Antonio Railroad. T.W. Peirce donated $3,000 and land for free public schools in Marion. In 1878 the first schoolhouse was built. In 1917 a brick building facing Cunningham Street replaced the first school. In 1938 a third building was constructed by the Works Progress Administration. As student enrollment increased, the grades were split into three schools. The community continues the tradition of strong support of its district schools.
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3215.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 29° 34.08′ N, 98° 8.467′ W. Marker is in Marion, Texas, in Guadalupe County. Marker is at the intersection of Bulldog Lane and West Otto Street, on the right when traveling south on Bulldog Lane. The marker is located in front of the Marion Independent School District Community Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Bulldog Lane, Marion TX 78124, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Tondre Playhouse (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Recognition
2. The Marion Public Schools Marker in front of the school library
Photographed By James Hulse, May 4, 2022
3. The view of the Marion Public Schools Marker from the parking lot
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
