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Cherry Spring Schoolhouse

Fredericksburg, Gillespie County

Marker Text

School classes for the children of German immigrants in the Cherry Spring community were held in homes until 1885, when this limestone schoolhouse was completed on land donated by H. Bratherich. On dedication day, students formed a parade to the new building. The Cherry Spring Schoolhouse served the nearby residents until 1962, when it was consolidated with Fredericksburg. Today it is a landmark of early education in Gillespie County. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988

Marker Details

Address 5973 RM 2323
Location Description take US 87 NW 7.5 miles to Ranch Road 2323, then north on Ranch Road 2323 six miles
Marker # 10017
Dedicated 1988
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code educational buildings; educational topics; German immigrants/immigration
Latitude, Longitude 30.462256, -98.948436

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