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Pearl School |
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Purmela,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
31° 24' 30.785796",
-98° 1' 43.416192"
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Texas State Historical Marker |
Evolved from a log cabin with puncheon floor and with split log benches to a modern plant with a gymnasium. Furnished its fair share of educated citizens. In early days, a one or two-teacher school. First trustees were J. H. Harrison, V. C. Karnes, and Frank Roberts. In 1907, with a new building, faculty increased to three;in 1917, to four; seven-teacher high school in 1934. Since school's consolidation with Evant district (1958), this building memorable for youthful associations has become Pearl Community Center and is often visited by ex-students. 1970 Incised on back: Sponsored by Pearl Community Center. A. V. Freeman, President; C. E. Freeman, Vice President; Gordon shook, Treasurer.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Pearl School Historical Marker Location Map, Purmela, Texas
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