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Second Site of the Old Wayside School

Fort Worth, Tarrant County

Marker Text

Founded 1883 on site in Dozier community, given by W.E. Boswell. Situated 1898-1948 in 2 successive buildings on land given by A.W. Moore. Now in Eagle Mountain-Saginaw District, which includes W.E. Boswell High School, named in honor of donor of first site.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description FM 1220 (Morris Dido Newark Road), just south of W.J. Boaz Road, about 15 miles from downtown Fort Worth
Marker # 4630
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code educational topics
Latitude, Longitude 32.86901, -97.425595

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