Sherman in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Captain LeTellier's School
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023
1. Site of Captain LeTellier's School Marker
Pupils who attended his school, housed in a large frame building, were mainly boys, but a few younger girls were admitted. Tuition in 1871 was $3 a month.
The roll contained names of many future leading citizens of this area, and scholastic standards were high. The captain demanded constant drill in English, spelling, and math, stressing oral arithmetic. For each subject completed, a certificate was given. In later years, LeTellier's daughter, Clifford, taught here.
The Captain, an energetic man who was respected by his boys, joined them in sports at recess, told them stories of his war experiences, sang, and played the guitar. Occasionally he held dances upstairs, for which "Old Jim" the handyman played the fiddle.
Each fall, the fathers of the students furnished wagons and all the children rode to the Choctaw Bottoms for their favorite annual pecan hunt.
Upon LeTellier's death, the school closed. He and his family are buried in West Hill Cemetery.
Erected 1969
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 33° 37.787′ N, 96° 36.427′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. Marker is at the intersection of South Travis Street and Sparrow Lane, on the right when traveling north on South Travis Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 723 S Travis Street, Sherman TX 75090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Mary's Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Metz House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central Christian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Walnut Street Church of Christ (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Sherman Public Library (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dannel Funeral Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hall Furniture Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Courthouses of Grayson County (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023
2. Site of Captain LeTellier's School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
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