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Turkey Creek School

Taylor, Williamson County

Marker Text

Site of Turkey Creek School (1893-1949) An 8-grade school held in frame building on site given 1898 by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Henkes; had 3 or 4 months' terms until 1910; only one teacher for all grades until 1919. After finishing here, and after this school closed, students went to Taylor or Thrall schools. (1972)

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 3900 block CR 417, west side, between CR 419 and CR 412, south of Wuthrich Hill / Prince of Peace church and cemetery
Marker # 15463
Dedicated 1972
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code educational topics
Latitude, Longitude 30.614596, -97.356223

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