Blooming Grove in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Blooming Grove School
When the Cotton Belt Railroad completed a new line from Corsicana to Hillsboro in 1888, the town moved one mile north to "New" Blooming Grove on the rail line. By 1890 another school, a two-story frame structure, was built in the new town. In 1910 a red brick school building replaced the frame one.
The Blooming Grove Independent School District was created by the legislature in 1917. S.W. Henderson, superintendent from 1920 to 1925, gained accreditation for the school. By 1930 the red brick building was so deteriorated that it was condemned. Classes were held in area churches until yet another building could be erected the next year. Enrollment continued to increase over the years. A new Junior/Senior high school was completed in 1984, followed by a new elementary school in 1985.
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8278.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 32° 5.239′ N, 96° 42.827′ W. Marker is in Blooming Grove, Texas, in Navarro County. Marker is at the intersection of West Grady Street and Ramsey, on the right when traveling west on West Grady Street. The marker is located on the east side of the front entrance to the Blooming Grove High School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 West Grady Street, Blooming Grove TX 76626, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of University Training School-Central Texas College (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blooming Grove United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); City of Blooming Grove (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dresden United Methodist Church (approx. 4˝ miles away); Barry Baptist Church (approx. 4.6 miles away); Dresden Cemetery (approx. 4.6 miles away); Barry (approx. 4.6 miles away); Frost Methodist Church (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blooming Grove.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 438 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.