Taylor in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Taylor Public Schools
Photographed by Keith Peterson, June 28, 2007
1. The Taylor Public Schools Marker
From 1877 until 1880, several private schools served residents of the Taylor area. In 1880 a public institution, The Stock Company School, was built and maintained by a group of private citizens. A school for black children of the community opened the following year.
In 1883 a bond election passed which provided revenue for maintaining public schools in Taylor. Augustus Hill, former head of the Bastrop Academy, became the first Superintendent. He presided over a ten-grade system, which consisted of a three-room building for all primary, grammar, and high school classes, as well as the small negro school. Because of increased enrollment, a three-story building was erected in 1890, and a greater variety of subjects was offered to the students. In later years surrounding school districts were annexed, greatly increasing the size of the Taylor public schools. In 1950 the schools were removed from municipal control with the creation of the Taylor Independent School District.
For a century the Taylor schools have been a source of pride for the community, while citizens have been faithful supporters of public education. Graduates of the Taylor schools, include numerous business, professional and civic leaders.
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9360.)
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 30° 34.451′ N, 97° 24.794′ W. Marker is in Taylor, Texas, in Williamson County. It can be reached from Fowzer Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 W 8th St, Taylor TX 76574, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas and in the Austin Metropolitan Area. 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: St. James Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Tenth Street United Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); Birthplace of Governor Dan Moody (about 800 feet away); Daniel James (Dan'l) Moody (about 800 feet away); First Christian Church of Taylor (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Taylor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tucker-Smith House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Doak Home (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taylor.
Photographed by James Hulse, November 12, 2022
2. The view of the Taylor Public Schools Marker next to the library
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,230 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 6, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on November 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
