Near Malone in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Savage Schools

Photographed by James Hulse, December 9, 2025

1. The Savage Schools Marker

Inscription. Three schools in this area were referred to as Savage School. The first, built on land donated by George W. Savage in 1885, was a one-room facility where classes were scheduled around students' farm work. The second, built in the Walling community, closed in 1920 after its students began attending class at the original Savage School which had moved into larger quarters at this site. The third, Savage Colored School, served black students in the area until they transferred to Pelham School in nearby Navarro County. The last Savage School closed in 1950.

Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5425.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 31° 56.178′ N, 96° 50.878′ W. Marker is near Malone, Texas, in Hill County. It is on North Cedar Street (Ranch to Market Road 744) 0.1 miles east of County Road 3314, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located along the road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 896 Ranch Rd 744, Malone TX 76660, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: George Washington Savage (approx. 1.4 miles away); Pelham Community (approx. 2.7 miles away); Salem Cemetery (approx. 2.7 miles away); Nathaniel Addison (approx. 2.8 miles away); Ash Creek (Pelham) School (approx. 2.8 miles away); Wesley Chapel Methodist Church

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(approx. 2.9 miles away); Pelham Cemetery (approx. 3 miles away); German Settlers in Hill County (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Malone.

The view of the Savage Schools Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 9, 2025

2. The view of the Savage Schools Marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.