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

Natalia Independent School District

1912-2012

Photographed by James Hulse, October 29, 2024

1. Natalia Independent School District Marker

Inscription. Natalia District No. 9, situated in the extreme southeast part of Medina County, was established in 1912 by consolidating several rural districts, which were owned by the San Antonio Suburban Irrigation District. The district encompassed 150,000 acres of the most fertile land to be found in the southland along the International Great Northern Railroad. Now called the Missouri Pacific and Meridian Highway, it passes diagonally through the irrigated lands serving the many families who were transforming the irrigation areas into gardens and orchards equal to or better than those of the Pacific slope or the Florida Peninsula. The northern settlers came to the Natalia area for better opportunities and to enjoy the milder climate. The school was built to accommodate these settlers' families and was modern in every detail, built of brick and two stories high with six classrooms. The school was the first to own its own bus for the transportation of the many children over the San Antonio Suburban Irrigation District. A unique feature was that the school owned its teacherage, a place for the superintendent and his faculty. In 1940,

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the school system became known as Natalia Independent School District. The district is recognized for its many academic accomplishments, including the status of "Recognized" and "Exemplary" at the elementary and jr. high campuses. Natalia ISD holds the distinction of graduating the commissioner of Texas Education Agency who served from 1984-1991.

Erected 2012 by Medina County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 29° 11.274′ N, 98° 51.295′ W. Marker is in Natalia, Texas, in Medina County. It is on 8th Street north of Pearson Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located on west side of Natalia Elementary School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 8th St, Natalia TX 78059, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself

The view of the marker in front of the Natalia Elementary School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 29, 2024

2. The view of the marker in front of the Natalia Elementary School

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Natalia (approx. 0.4 miles away); Natalia Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Natalia (approx. 0.4 miles away); Robert Lee Bobbitt (approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named Robert Lee Bobbitt (approx. 2 miles away); Trimble Cemetery (approx. 2.9 miles away); Devine Evergreen Cemetery (approx. 3½ miles away); Devine Lodge, No. 590 (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natalia.

The view of the marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 29, 2024

3. The view of the marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.