Nash in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Nash Public School

Photographed by James Hulse, December 14, 2022

1. Nash Public School Marker

Inscription. In 1873 pioneer settler Thomas Alexander Williams (1827-1900) brought his family to this area which was known as Garden Valley. Soon after his arrival he directed the establishment of a school for the community. Classes were conducted at this site, originally part of Williams' farm. Renamed after the Nash Post Office opened in 1883, the public school closed in 1938 and students were transferred to nearby districts. The existing two-story frame building, which served as the second schoolhouse is now used as a community center.

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7133.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 32° 15.964′ N, 96° 48.741′ W. Marker is in Nash, Texas, in Ellis County. It is at the intersection of Nash-Howard Road and Farm to Market Road 55, on the left when traveling east on Nash-Howard Road. The marker is located on the east side of the community center grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1704 Nash-Howard Road, Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is 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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Thomas Alexander Williams (here, next to this marker); Chambers' Creek (approx. 3.8 miles away); Avalon Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Richardson Cemetery (approx. 5½ miles away); Bethel Cemetery (approx. 6.3 miles away); Bethel Methodist Church (approx. 6.3 miles away); Jefferson Dunaway Home (approx. 6½ miles away); Cotton Industry in Ellis County (approx. 6.6 miles away).

More about this marker. The marker is mounted on an existing stone marker.

Also see . . . Nash, TX (Ellis County). Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on December 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, December 14, 2022

2. Nash Public School Marker

The Nash Public School marker is the top marker of the two markers.

The view of the Nash Public School Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 14, 2022

3. The view of the Nash Public School Marker along the street

The Nash Public School building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 14, 2022

4. The Nash Public School building

Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 543 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.