Langtry in Val Verde County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Langtry School
Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 30, 2022
1. Langtry School Marker
Inscription.
Langtry School. . The first Langtry School was built on this site prior to 1900. A 1911 school building had a bell to summon children to class and the community to Sunday School. The academic year typically lasted six months or less, with reading, writing, civics and math as the the main subjects. In 1934 the present schoolhouse was built for ten grades under one roof. The auditorium hosted many school, church and social activities. In the 1950s, Pumpville school consolidated with Langtry, which in turn closed in 1972 when students started attending Comstock. The historic schoolhouse, renamed Vashti Skiles Community Center for Langtry's longtime teacher, remains a focal point of the historic town.
The first Langtry School was built on this site prior to 1900. A 1911 school building had a bell to summon children to class and the community to Sunday School. The academic year typically lasted six months or less, with reading, writing, civics and math as the the main subjects. In 1934 the present schoolhouse was built for ten grades under one roof. The auditorium hosted many school, church and social activities. In the 1950s, Pumpville school consolidated with Langtry, which in turn closed in 1972 when students started attending Comstock. The historic schoolhouse, renamed Vashti Skiles Community Center for Langtry's longtime teacher, remains a focal point of the historic town.
Erected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15565.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 29° 48.538′ N, 101° 33.519′ W. Marker is in Langtry, Texas, in Val Verde County. It is at the intersection of Boothill Road and Torres Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Boothill Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 175 Torres Avenue, Langtry TX 78871, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country. 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 walking distance of this marker: The Torres Family (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2023, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2023, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
