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Cherry Mountain School Complex

Fredericksburg, Gillespie County

Marker Text

This complex represents a well preserved grouping of stone and wood buildings. The "old school", a pioneer-crafted one-room structure built on land donated by Carl durst, opened in 1883-84 with ten students. facilities added over the years include the "new school", a concrete block structure built in 1926, and an open-air theatre. Following the school's closing in 1949 the complex became the site for a variety of private and public social activities. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1992

Marker Details

Address
Location Description take US 87 NE 7.4 mi., then take Cherry Mountain Loop Rd. 1.8 mi.
Marker # 10015
Dedicated 1992
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code buildings; educational buildings; educational topics; German immigrants/immigration
Latitude, Longitude 30.379031, -98.920441

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