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

Abbott Schools

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012

1. Abbott Schools Marker

Inscription. The public school system in Abbott began in 1885 when a one-story frame schoolhouse was constructed on the east side of town. It housed 140 pupils and three teachers. A two-story brick structure, built at this site in 1911, served the Abbott school system for 55 years. The schools were given full accreditation about 1934, and a vocational agriculture program was begun in 1939. Consolidation with surrounding area districts has increased enrollment over the years. The Abbott schools have played an important role in the town's development.

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 68.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 31° 52.985′ N, 97° 4.577′ W. Marker is in Abbott, Texas, in Hill County. It is on First Street near Waco Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 First Street, Abbott TX 76621, 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: L.C. McKamie (within shouting distance of this marker); Czech Settlers in Hill County (approx. ¼ mile away); Abbott (approx. ¼ mile away); Abbott Baptist Church

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Abbott United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Carr Ranch (approx. 1½ miles away); The Longest Garden (approx. 2.6 miles away); All about Windmills (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abbott.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012

2. Abbott Schools Marker

Abbott Independent School District along First Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012

3. Abbott Independent School District along First Street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 891 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.