Albany in Shackelford County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Albany's First Public School

Photographed by Duane Hall, June 27, 2015

1. Albany's First Public School Marker

Inscription. On this hill stood Albany’s first public school, a wooden building, erected 1884. It was replaced, 1909, by a stone structure which was enlarged – to the west, 1923, to the east, 1927, a gymnasium was added on the north, 1928. The school and gymnasium were demolished and this building made from their stones, 1960. The south arch of this gateway, an entrance to the stone building, stands on its original site. The north arch was moved from a position sixty feet north. The arched entrances to the gymnasium were rebuilt in the walls flanking the gateway. The date stone opposite is from the addition of 1923.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 32° 43.55′ N, 99° 17.738′ W. Marker is in Albany, Texas, in Shackelford County. It can be reached from the intersection of Central Street and N. Walnut Street. Marker is located inside the gated entrance to Robert Nail Memorial Stadium. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany TX 76430, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big

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Country.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Griffin Fandangle (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Central Railway Company (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Albany News (about 500 feet away); City of Albany (about 600 feet away); Ledbetter Picket House (about 600 feet away); Georgia Battalion Memorial (about 700 feet away); Ledbetter Salt Works CSA (about 700 feet away); First Christian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.

Photographed by Duane Hall, June 27, 2015

2. Albany's First Public School Marker

Marker located on right wall inside the gated
entrance to stadium

Entrance to Robert Nail Memorial Stadium image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, June 27, 2015

3. Entrance to Robert Nail Memorial Stadium

The Hill on which Stood Albany's First Public School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, June 27, 2015

4. The Hill on which Stood Albany's First Public School

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 681 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 10, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.