Tyler in Smith County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Gary Elementary School
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, November 26, 2023
1. Gary Elementary School Marker
Inscription.
Gary Elementary School. . School officials acquired two acres here in 1907 from Horace Chilton and in 1908 built an 8-room white stone schoolhouse. The elementary school was named for Franklin N. Gary, an early settler of this area noted for his support of public education. The original schoolhouse was replaced in 1924 with a new structure. Additional facilities have been added over the years to accommodate increased enrollment. Many in the generations of Tyler students who attended this school became leaders in the community. The school continues to serve the public.
School officials acquired two acres here in 1907 from Horace Chilton and in 1908 built an 8-room white stone schoolhouse. The elementary school was named for Franklin N. Gary, an early settler of this area noted for his support of public education. The original schoolhouse was replaced in 1924 with a new structure. Additional facilities have been added over the years to accommodate increased enrollment. Many in the generations of Tyler students who attended this school became leaders in the community. The school continues to serve the public.
Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7729.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 32° 20.479′ N, 95° 18.28′ W. Marker is in Tyler, Texas, in Smith County. Marker is at the intersection of South Chilton Avenue and West Phillips Street, on the left when traveling south on South Chilton Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 730 S Chilton Ave, Tyler TX 75702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, November 26, 2023
2. Gary Elementary School
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
