Burkburnett in Wichita County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
Photographed by James Hulse, October 27, 2025
1. Booker T. Washington Elementary School Marker
Inscription.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School. . Few details exist about early education for Burkburnett's African American children. Documents show an African American school for the 1920-21 school year with one student. Enrollment steadily increased and, in 1927, land was purchased for a school. The old schoolhouse, a partial barn, was moved to the site where eight grades were taught by one teacher. Students were required to go to Wichita Falls for high school. In 1959, land was purchased, and a three-room brick school was built to accommodate students. In addition to a commitment to education, the school became a focal point in the community, hosting events and activities. The school closed after integration, but the legacy of the educators and students remains.
Few details exist about early education for Burkburnett's African American children. Documents show an African American school for the 1920-21 school year with one student. Enrollment steadily increased and, in 1927, land was purchased for a school. The old schoolhouse, a partial barn, was moved to the site where eight grades were taught by one teacher. Students were required to go to Wichita Falls for high school. In 1959, land was purchased, and a three-room brick school was built to accommodate students. In addition to a commitment to education, the school became a focal point in the community, hosting events and activities. The school closed after integration, but the legacy of the educators and students remains.
Erected 2017 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18637.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 34° 5.969′ N, 98° 34.685′ W. Marker is in Burkburnett, Texas, in Wichita County. It is at the intersection of Floyd Street and W 6th Street, on the left when traveling north on Floyd Street. The marker is located at the corner of a community park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 606 Floyd St, Burkburnett TX 76354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. 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 Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
