Near Brashear in Hopkins County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Site of Plunkett School

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 7, 2023

1. Site of Plunkett School Marker

Inscription. The Hopkins County Commissioners Court established 32 school districts in 1867. District No. 30 became known as Plunkett School in 1903 when a new schoolhouse was built at this site and named for its builder, James W. Plunkett (1829-1914). W. A. Smith, P. B. and Lizzie Wise, and O. D. and Ollie Gillis donated land for the school. The schoolhouse also served as a meeting place for a Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a non-denominational congregation. Due to declining enrollment, the school closed in 1945 and the building was razed.

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7323.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 33° 8.19′ N, 95° 47.485′ W. Marker is near Brashear, Texas, in Hopkins County. Marker is on County Road 4723, 0.3 miles north of I-30 Frontage Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cumby TX 75433, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cumby (approx. 2.8 miles away); Mt. Zion Churches and Cemetery (approx. 5.1 miles away); Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church (approx. 5.4 miles away); Stewart Cemetery

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(approx. 5.8 miles away); John T. Knight (approx. 9.3 miles away); Josiah Hart Jackson, Texas Ranger (approx. 9.7 miles away); Site of Early Commerce Schools (approx. 9.7 miles away); Mt. Moriah Temple Baptist Church (approx. 9.8 miles away).

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 7, 2023

2. Site of Plunkett School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.