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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also 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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First United Methodist Church of Harlingen (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lozano Plaza (approx. 0.4 miles away); City of Harlingen (approx. 0.4 miles

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away); Howard E. and Mary Butt House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Planters State Bank (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Harlingen (approx. 0.4 miles away); Harlingen City Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Harlingen Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harlingen.

Also see . . . Harlingen, TX. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Original Sam Houston School and Marker image. Click for full size.

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 481 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.