Fort Stockton in Pecos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old School and Telegraph Office
Photographed By James Hulse, July 3, 2022
1. Old School and Telegraph Office Marker
Inscription.
Old School and Telegraph Office. . The U.S. Army first built the eastern end of the oldest remaining school building to house Western Union telegraph station. The remainder of the building was constructed and used as one-room school house with 18 students and teacher Jessie Williams. It is believed that this is the fourth school house to be constructed in the community. When the army left, the entire building became the school. It was roughly furnished with long rows of benches and slate boards for the students., Captions , Lower Left: Students attending class circa 1900-1910 , Middle Right: First Telegraph and only school until 1907
The U.S. Army first built the eastern end of the oldest remaining school building to house Western Union telegraph station. The remainder of the building was constructed and used as one-room school house with 18 students and teacher Jessie Williams. It is believed that this is the fourth school house to be constructed in the community. When the army left, the entire building became the school. It was roughly furnished with long rows of benches and slate boards for the students.
Captions Lower Left: Students attending class circa 1900-1910 Middle Right: First Telegraph and only school until 1907
Erected by Historic Ft. Stockton Driving Tour. (Marker Number 11.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 30° 52.909′ N, 102° 52.823′ W. Marker is in Fort Stockton, Texas, in Pecos County. Marker is at the intersection of West Gallagher Street and South Nelson Street, on the left when traveling west on West Gallagher Street. The marker is located at the corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 West Gallagher Street, Fort Stockton TX 79735, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
Also see . . . Old School and Army Telegraph Office. Fort Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau (Submitted on July 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, July 3, 2022
2. The view of the Old School and Telegraph Office and Marker from across the street
Photographed By James Hulse, July 3, 2022
3. The Old School and Telegraph Office building
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
