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

Riverside School

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, April 22, 2024

1. Riverside School Marker

Inscription. After opening in 1914, the Water Street Mexican School, later named Riverside School, was the only facility available for Mexican American students in Gonzales. The one-story brick schoolhouse originally housed six grades, and there were additions to the building and new facilities on the campus as enrollment grew. This included a surplus Army building from Camp Swift and the former Stieren School both being moved here. The Riverside School was used for Hispanic students until 1948 and then for African American students until 1965.

Erected 2018 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18947.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 29° 30.008′ N, 97° 27.343′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. It can be reached from the intersection of St Lawrence St and U.S. 183, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country.

It is also in the American South.

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: Water Street School or Riverside School (a few steps from this marker); Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Indian Fort (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gonzales Cannon Burial Site

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(about 600 feet away); Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away); Andrew Ponton (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1834 Homesite of Capt. and Mrs. Almaron Dickinson (approx. 0.2 miles away); James W. Robinson (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.

Riverside School and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, April 22, 2024

2. Riverside School and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2024, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 435 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2024, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.