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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chilton-Lipstate-Taylor House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Connally Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Ramey House (approx. ¼ mile

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away); Woman's Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Whitaker-McClendon House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Confederate Arms Factory (approx. 0.4 miles away); John B. & Ketura Douglas House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Christ Episcopal Church (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tyler.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, November 26, 2023

2. Gary Elementary School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,396 times since then and 63 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.