Near Shamrock in Collingsworth County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Lutie School
Photographed By Timothy McDaniel, October 15, 2011
1. Lutie School Marker
Inscription.
Site of Lutie School. . The community of Lutie, named for early settler Lutie Gresham Templeton. Traces its history to 1909. Two years previously, local citizens had formed the Pleasant Valley School about one mile northeast of the townsite. Community leaders moved the school to Lutie in 1912, renamed it, and added a room. A third room was added in 1929, and the school continued to serve area children until 1937, when it consolidated with the school in Samnorwood (4 mi. NW). Land where the school was located reverted back to the family of the original donor, John Henry Young, Sr. (1874-1950).
The community of Lutie, named for early settler Lutie Gresham Templeton. Traces its history to 1909. Two years previously, local citizens had formed the Pleasant Valley School about one mile northeast of the townsite. Community leaders moved the school to Lutie in 1912, renamed it, and added a room. A third room was added in 1929, and the school continued to serve area children until 1937, when it consolidated with the school in Samnorwood (4 mi. NW). Land where the school was located reverted back to the family of the original donor, John Henry Young, Sr. (1874-1950).
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4825.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 35° 1.391′ N, 100° 13.231′ W. Marker is near Shamrock, Texas, in Collingsworth County. Marker is on Farm to Market 1439, 0.1 miles east of U.S. 83 when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shamrock TX 79079, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2011, by Timothy McDaniel of Lewisville, Texas. This page has been viewed 828 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on October 16, 2011, by Timothy McDaniel of Lewisville, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.