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The Grapetown School

Fredericksburg, Gillespie County

Marker Text

In 1882, Frederick Baag donated this tract of land for the third Grapetown schoolhouse. Completed in 1884, the structure was built with labor and materials donated by the community. All seven grades were taught by one teacher. In 1905, the facility became a county school known as Grapetown Line School, District No. 14. In 1949, the schoolhouse was closed as the district was consolidated with surrounding community schools. A total of 28 teachers taught here. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984

Marker Details

Address
Location Description take US 290 E approx. 3 mi. to the Old San Antonio Rd.; then south approx 7.2 miles to Grapetown
Marker # 10048
Dedicated 1984
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code educational buildings; educational topics
Latitude, Longitude 30.148315, -98.817941

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