Near Donna in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Donna Public Schools
Photographed By James Hulse, April 21, 2023
1. Donna Public Schools Marker
Inscription.
Donna Public Schools. . The present school system for the town of Donna can be traced to a 1904 school in the Run community (6 Mi.S). Classes were first held in the home of A.F. Hester, a founder of Donna. The earliest school for the new town opened in 1908. Teachers held classes in a one room structure and a store building until completion of the first schoolhouse in 1911. The Donna School District was set up in 1919. Since then, several early area schools, including Run in 1972, have merged with Donna. It is now one of Hidalgo County's leading educational systems.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
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The present school system for the town of Donna can be traced to a 1904 school in the Run community (6 Mi.S). Classes were first held in the home of A.F. Hester, a founder of Donna. The earliest school for the new town opened in 1908. Teachers held classes in a one room structure and a store building until completion of the first schoolhouse in 1911. The Donna School District was set up in 1919. Since then, several early area schools, including Run in 1972, have merged with Donna. It is now one of Hidalgo County's leading educational systems.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1253.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 26° 4.623′ N, 98° 3.692′ W. Marker is near Donna, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker is on Military Highway, 0.1 miles west of International Blvd (Farm to Market Road 498), on the right when traveling west. The marker is located in front of the old school building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 281 Military Highway, Donna TX 78537, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Run (approx. 0.3 miles away); Handy Ranch (approx. 0.3 miles
3. The view of Runn Elementary School (1904) and the Donna Public Schools Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
