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Pearl School

Pearl, Coryell County

Marker Text

(1884-1958) Evolved from a log cabin with puncheon floor and with split log benches to a modern plant with a gymnasium. Furnished its fair share of educated citizens. In early days, a one or two teacher school. First trustees were J. H. Harrison, V. C. Karnes, and Frank Roberts. In 1907, with a new building, faculty increased to three;in 1917, to four; seven-teacher high school in 1934. Since school's consolidation with Evant district (1958), this building memorable for youthful associations has become Pearl Community Center and is often visited by ex-students. (1970)

Marker Details

Address 6301 FM 183
Location Description Pearl Community Center, FM 183, S side 0.8 mi. E of FM 1690
Marker # 3964
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code schools; educational topics
Latitude, Longitude 31.407906, -98.028008

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