Llano in Llano County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Six Mile School
Photographed By James Hulse, December 4, 2023
1. Six Mile School Marker
Inscription.
Six Mile School. . Six Mile community was established in the 1880s. Most residents farmed, ranched or worked in granite quarries. The land around this site was donated to Llano County by William A. and Jane E. Stevens for a school and cemetery in 1883. The first school, called Union School, was erected in 1884. In 1898 it was renamed Six Mile School. Like many rural schools, it was in operation only a few months at a time so that students could assist their families with farm labor. After the local Methodist church closed in the early 1900s the schoolhouse and land around it became the site of church services and revivals for the community. The schoolhouse was renovated in 1930. Classes were held at Six Mile School until 1945.
Six Mile community was established in the 1880s. Most residents farmed, ranched or worked in granite quarries. The land around this site was donated to Llano County by William A. and Jane E. Stevens for a school and cemetery in 1883. The first school, called Union School, was erected in 1884. In 1898 it was renamed Six Mile School. Like many rural schools, it was in operation only a few months at a time so that students could assist their families with farm labor. After the local Methodist church closed in the early 1900s the schoolhouse and land around it became the site of church services and revivals for the community. The schoolhouse was renovated in 1930. Classes were held at Six Mile School until 1945.
Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12037.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 30° 39.958′ N, 98° 46.534′ W. Marker is in Llano, Texas, in Llano County. Marker can be reached from Six Mile Access Road, 0.1 miles south of Ranch to Market Road 2323. The marker is located on the east side of the Six Mile Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8698 Ranch to Market Rd 2323, Llano TX 78643, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured
3. The view of the Six Mile School and Marker from the cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
