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

Pearl School

(1884-1958)

Photographed By James Hulse, March 2, 2023

1. Pearl School Marker

Inscription. Evolved from a log cabin with puncheon floor and with split log benches to a modern plant with a gymnasium. Furnished its fair share of educated citizens.

In early days, a one or two teacher school. First trustees were J.H. Harrison, V.C. Karnes, and Frank Roberts. In 1907, with a new building, faculty increased to three; in 1917, to four; seven teacher high school in 1934.

Since school's consolidation with Evant District (1958), this building memorable for youthful associations has become Pearl Community Center and is often visited by ex-students.

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3964.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 31° 24.474′ N, 98° 1.68′ W. Marker is in Pearl, Texas, in Coryell County. Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 183 and County Highway 139, on the left when traveling west on Highway 183. The marker is located in front of the Pearl Community Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6301 FM183, Gatesville TX 76528, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pearl Cemetery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pearl Methodist Church (approx.

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half a mile away); Pearl Church of Christ (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pearl Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); John Raney Bertrand (approx. 4.8 miles away); Smith Cemetery Memorial (approx. 4.8 miles away); Purmela Baptist Church (approx. 6.4 miles away); Benjamin F. Gholson (approx. 8½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pearl.

Also see . . . Pearl, TX (Coryell County). Texas State Historical Association

Pearl, twenty-two miles west of Gatesville in northwest Coryell County, was originally known as Wayback. A petition was sent for the establishment of a post office with the name Swayback, for Swayback Mountain, which was near the community. A clerical error resulted in the post office being named "Wayback" in 1884.

(Submitted on March 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Pearl Community Center (Pearl School) and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 2, 2023

2. The Pearl Community Center (Pearl School) and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.