Mineral Wells in Palo Pinto County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Rock Schoolhouse

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 11, 2023

1. The Rock Schoolhouse Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1886 largely due to the efforts of schoolteacher Robert E. Hendry (1847-1910), this was the first public school in Mineral Wells. Stones were hauled from nearby Rock Creek in mule-drawn wagons and hand cut on the site. Features of the one-story structure include a flat roof, concrete coping, a central end-entry with segmental arch, and an enclosed belfry. The oldest existing school building in town, it served as an educational facility until 1972.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987

Erected 1987 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4320.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.

Location. 32° 48.595′ N, 98° 7.082′ W. Marker is in Mineral Wells, Texas, in Palo Pinto County. It is at the intersection of NW 5th Avenue and NW 1st Ave, on the left when traveling north on NW 5th Avenue. 100 block of NW 5th Ave. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mineral Wells TX 76067, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

Globally, it is in

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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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mineral Wells High School (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Mineral Wells (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Mineral Water Well (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mineral Wells (approx. 0.3 miles away); Famous Mineral Water Company (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Mineral Wells Post Office (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dr. H.H. Milling (approx. 0.4 miles away); Weatherford, Mineral Wells & Northwestern Railway Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mineral Wells.

The Rock Schoolhouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 11, 2023

2. The Rock Schoolhouse and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 649 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.