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

Brown's Prairie School and Building

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2023

1. Brown's Prairie School and Building Marker

Inscription. In 1888, a church and school building was erected in a central location at newly divided Brown's Prairie with the Reverend David Buchmueller as pastor and teacher. By 1911, a new wooden six-room school building was used each Sunday with one teacher for six grades. In 1939, the wooden school was replaced using WPA funds, constructed by architect Travis Broesche and stone mason Carl Whitmarsh. In the 1940s, the Brown's Prairie School was referred to as Washington School, and after the 1950-51 school term, all students were transferred to Brenham after its annexation into the district. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2015

Erected 2015 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18124.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 30° 17.309′ N, 96° 9.962′ W. Marker is in Washington, Texas, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 1155 and Bosse Road, on the left when traveling south on Highway 1155. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the school building. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 20322 FM 1155, Washington TX 77880, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Friedens Church of Washington, UCC (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington Methodist Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); "Gus" (approx. 2.6 miles away); Andrew Robinson, Sr. (approx. 2.6 miles away); Asa Brigham (approx. 2.6 miles away); John William Smith (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Heart of the Home (approx. 2.6 miles away); Barrington Plantation (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2023

2. Brown's Prairie School and Building Marker

The view of the Brown's Prairie School and Building from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2023

3. The view of the Brown's Prairie School and Building from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.