Palmer in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Grady School
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 4, 2026
1. Site of Grady School Marker
Originally established in 1895 to serve children on the pioneer Farrar family, Grady school eventually grew into a community rural school. The first school building, located on a hill overlooking the north bank of Red Oak Creek, was replaced in 1919 by a second building on the south side of the creek. Mrs. Simon Bowden Farrar named the school for Henry W. Grady, editor of the Atlanta Constitution newspaper. The Grady School continued to serve students in this area until the late 1920s. After it closed the students transferred to school in nearby communities.
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7106.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 32° 26.959′ N, 96° 43.483′ W. Marker is in Palmer, Texas, in Ellis County. It is on Farm to Market Road 813 one mile east of Farrar Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1680 FM813, Palmer TX 75152, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rutherford's Crossing Bridge (approx. one mile away); Smith Cemetery (approx. one mile away); Rockett Christian Church (approx. 2.7 miles away); Graves Cemetery (approx. 2.9 miles away); Harkey-Payne House (approx. 3.3 miles away); First Christian Church of Palmer (approx. 3˝ miles away); First Baptist Church of Palmer (approx. 3˝ miles away); Bell's Chapel Cemetery (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palmer.
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 4, 2026
2. Site of Grady School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
