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

Mattie Trammell Schoolhouse

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

1. Mattie Trammell Schoolhouse Marker

Inscription. This house was built in 1892 by Charles M. Thompson and his wife, May Agatha Trammell, for May's mother, Martha (Mattie) Gibson Trammell, a certified teacher. In this building Mattie taught young men and women the rudiments of etiquette until 1910. It is an unusual architectural variant with a broad hipped roof-scape interrupted by a large central hipped dormer. A kitchen, bath, bedroom, and porch were added by subsequent owners about 1912. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1992

Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11075.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 32° 9.561′ N, 94° 47.759′ W. Marker is in Henderson, Texas, in Rusk County. It is at the intersection of North High Street and Waskom Street, on the right when traveling north on North High Street. The marker is located along the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 N High St, Henderson TX 75652, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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: The Henderson Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); East Texas Musical Convention (within shouting distance of this marker); Beall - Ross Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Railroad in Rusk County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); T.J. Walling Log Cabin (about 300 feet away); Cotton Gin (about 300 feet away); Arnold Outhouse (about 300 feet away); Rusk County Agriculture (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.

Mattie Trammell Schoolhouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

2. Mattie Trammell Schoolhouse and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.