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.
Riverside School. . 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.
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. Marker 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.
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 41 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2024, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
