Llano in Llano County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

O'Henry School Building

Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023

1. O'Henry School Building Marker

Inscription. The original section of this two-story schoolhouse was completed in 1887 to serve the Llano students living south of the river. Constructed of native sandstone and timber, it was known as the "College Building" because of the stately style. An addition to the north of the schoolhouse, built of locally-quarried granite was completed in 1902. The school name was chosen to honor the noted Texas writer William Sydney Porter (O. Henry). The O'Henry School building housed all grades until 1925, when a separate high school structure was built.

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9450.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 30° 44.572′ N, 98° 40.479′ W. Marker is in Llano, Texas, in Llano County. It is at the intersection of Oatman Street and East Olle Street, on the left when traveling south on Oatman Street. The marker is located in front of the school building by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1502 Oatman Street, Llano TX 78643, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Saint James Lutheran Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Llano City Cemetery (about

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800 feet away); Llano Flagpole Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dillard Cooper (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grace Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); First Christian Church of Llano (approx. ¼ mile away); Edna J. Moore Seaholm House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Richmond Alexander McInnis (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Llano.

The O'Henry School Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023

2. The O'Henry School Building and Marker

The view of the O'Henry School Building and Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023

3. The view of the O'Henry School Building and Marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 601 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.