South Central Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dora B. Lantrip Elementary School
The school's first principal, Dora B. Lantrip (1868-1951), served in the position for twenty-six years and was known for her innovative school administration. During World War I, she directed the students' planting of flower and vegetable gardens at the school. Each year, Lantrip's students elected a "city council," "mayor," and "health inspector" to introduce them to the government process and public participation. During the summers of the 1920s and 1930s, Lantrip traveled throughout the world, bringing back souvenirs and costumes that students could try on each fall. The souvenirs lined the halls of the school and helped to teach the students about world geography and culture. Lantrip retired in 1942, and the school was renamed in her honor in the early 1950s.
Beginning in 1975, Lantrip Elementary instituted an ecology magnet program to encourage students from all backgrounds with an interest in the specialized subject matter to attend. Students now grow flowers and vegetables in the campus greenhouse, perpetuating the science and nature focus first initiated by Dora B. Lantrip.
Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16562.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 29° 44.445′ N, 95° 20.073′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in South Central Houston. Marker is on Telephone Road, 0.1 miles south of McKinney Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located in front of the school near the school sign. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Telephone Road, Houston TX 77023, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Evergreen Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); KUHT-TV, Channel 8 (approx. one mile away); Safety Follows Wisdom (approx. 1.1 miles away); Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); St. Nicholas Catholic Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Fourth Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); Blue Triangle Branch, Y.W.C.A. Building (approx. 1.4 miles away); Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.