Killeen in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Killeen's First Brick School

Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025

1. Killeen's First Brick School Marker

Inscription. On this site stood Killeen's first brick school, a Richardsonian Romanesque building. Constructed in 1902-03 and facing the railroad, Killeen's link to the world. The building was destroyed by fire on March 15, 1923, and replaced by the present Avenue D School to the south. Forming the base for this marker are foundation stones and charred bricks from the 1902-03 school. Which demonstrated in its size and design the town's vision of it's future.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is March 15, 1923.

Location. 31° 7.284′ N, 97° 43.963′ W. Marker is in Killeen, Texas, in Bell County. It is at the intersection of N College Street and West Avenue D, on the left when traveling north on N College Street. The marker is located along the northeast section of the Killeen City Hall grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 N College St, Killeen TX 76541, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Avenue D School (within shouting distance of this marker); Oveta Culp Hobby and the Women's Army Corps (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James H. "Screwdriver" Arnold (approx. 0.2 miles away); Santa Fe Depot (approx. ¼ mile away);

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First National Bank of Killeen (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bethel Primitive Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); Wednesday Review Club (approx. one mile away); City of Killeen (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Killeen.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025

2. Killeen's First Brick School Marker

The view of the Killeen's First Brick School Marker along the street and parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025

3. The view of the Killeen's First Brick School Marker along the street and parking lot

The view of the replacement school image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse

4. The view of the replacement school

The building is now used as the City Hall for Killeen.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 4, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.