Junction in Kimble County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Junction School Campus
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 8, 2023
1. Junction School Campus Marker
Inscription.
Junction School Campus. . Junction schools operated at three other sites before moving here in 1908. Nancy Patterson Vaughn deeded land to school trustees, who commissioned construction of a two-story stone building here. In 1912 the state designated Junction as a first class high school. The campus expanded in 1915 with an athletic field bounded by a hedgerow of elm trees. After a new high school was built, this site became Junction Grammar School and later Junction Middle School. Many buildings have been added to the campus, including a WPA gymnasium in the mid-1930s. Junction became an independent school district in 1936 and annexed most rural county schools in 1947. The site continues to serve students more than a century after its establishment.
Junction schools operated at three
other sites before moving here in 1908.
Nancy Patterson Vaughn deeded land
to school trustees, who commissioned
construction of a two-story stone
building here. In 1912 the state
designated Junction as a first class
high school. The campus expanded in
1915 with an athletic field bounded by
a hedgerow of elm trees. After a new
high school was built, this site became
Junction Grammar School and later
Junction Middle School. Many
buildings have been added to the
campus, including a WPA gymnasium in
the mid-1930s. Junction became an
independent school district in 1936
and annexed most rural county
schools in 1947. The site continues to
serve students more than a century
after its establishment.
Erected 2009 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15910.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 30° 29.293′ N, 99° 46.63′ W. Marker is in Junction, Texas, in Kimble County. Marker is on College Street west of South 16th Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is in front of Junction High School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1700 College St, Junction TX 76849, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 8, 2023
2. Junction School Campus Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
