Historical Markers of Texas logo

Historical Markers of Texas

Back to Wheeler County

"Rock School"

Wheeler, Wheeler County

Marker Text

Built 1886, when Indians still raided nearby apple trees. Wheeler County's second school. Of native stone. Site gift of Tom Baley. Other donors: John Brown, Frank Chilton, Mr. Clark, Henry Frye, Bill Miller, J. E. Pior, Fred H. Rathjen, Jenkins Willliams. Teacher was Mrs. Gil Hodges. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964

Marker Details

Address FM 592
Location Description Off FM 592 on private property.
Marker # 4319
Dedicated 1964
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code educational buildings; educational topics
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 35.476396, -100.111126

    Map