Near Edgewood in Van Zandt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Slaughter School
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 29, 2026
1. Slaughter School Marker
Population growth along the Dallas-Shreveport road during the late 19th century brought about the need for a school in this portion of Van Zandt County. Although it is known that Slaughter School existed by 1883 at a different location, in 1888, Elizabeth Slaughter conveyed a one acre site 2.5 miles southwest of Edgewood to trustees James P. Rainey, G.R. Pope and W.D. Whitfield for the construction of Slaughter School. By 1891, the Edgewood School shared the building and the total enrollment was 46 students. At a later unknown date, the Slaughter School was consolidated with the Edgewood District. Slaughter School served as an important educational institution during its short existence.
Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16298.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 32° 40.533′ N, 95° 53.749′ W. Marker is near Edgewood, Texas, in Van Zandt County. It is on County Route 3216 0.1 miles north of County Road 3215, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or
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Regionally, this marker is in the American 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Baptist Church of Edgewood (approx. 1.4 miles away); Cheatham Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. 1½ miles away); William H. Humphries Home (approx. 1½ miles away); Bennett Joseph Carter Home (approx. 1.6 miles away); Old First National Bank Building (approx. 1.7 miles away); A. L. Spradlin Log Cabin (approx. 1.7 miles away); Barren Ridge (approx. 1.9 miles away); Edgewood Cemetery (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edgewood.
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 29, 2026
2. Slaughter School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
