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First School House |
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Mountain Home,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
30° 12' 26.05606999992",
-99° 40' 11.70103000008"
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Texas State Historical Marker |
Built in 1852 by J. L. O'Conner at Center Point with cypress logs (12 by 14 inches) cut from nearby Guadalupe River. Mortar was a hand-mixed solution of baked lime and sand dug from local shallow pits. The making of cypress shakes for roofing was first industry along Guadalupe in Kerr County. Cabin served as first school for pioneer Texas children in Center Point community in 1858. Moved to Y.O. Ranch; restored. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
First School House Historical Marker Location Map, Mountain Home, Texas
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