Harlingen in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Original Sam Houston School
Photographed By James Hulse, April 18, 2023
1. Original Sam Houston School Marker
Inscription.
Original Sam Houston School. . The Harlingen School District opened a new public school at this site in April 1912 in one of the city's first permanent school buildings. Originally known as the main school, it served elementary through high school grade students. Graduating classes of the early years usually were made up of ten or fewer students as school enrollment grew, additional facilities were built in other parts of Harlingen. A new Sam Houston School building was constructed at 301 E. Taft in 1960. Over the years, the school has produced some outstanding graduates.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
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The Harlingen School District opened a new public school at this site in April 1912 in one of the city's first permanent school buildings. Originally known as the main school, it served elementary through high school grade students. Graduating classes of the early years usually were made up of ten or fewer students as school enrollment grew, additional facilities were built in other parts of Harlingen. A new Sam Houston School building was constructed at 301 E. Taft in 1960. Over the years, the school has produced some outstanding graduates.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2582.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1912.
Location. 26° 11.575′ N, 97° 41.438′ W. Marker is in Harlingen, Texas, in Cameron County. Marker is at the intersection of East Jackson Avenue and North 6th Street, on the right when traveling west on East Jackson Avenue. The marker is located at the south side of the building at the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 513 East Jackson Avenue, Harlingen TX 78550, 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. First United Methodist Church of Harlingen (approx. 0.2 miles
Also see . . . Harlingen, TX. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, April 18, 2023
2. The view of the Original Sam Houston School and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
