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Site of Friberg School

Wichita Falls, Wichita County

Marker Text

Friberg School was created in 1895 to serve families in this area. By 1896 students attended classes in a granary owned by Will Friberg; the following year John Friberg donated land here and a 2-room schoolhouse was erected. The school also served as a community gathering place, and by 1922 increased enrollment led to the addition of a third room. Upper level students began attending Wichita Falls High School in 1931, and in 1956 Clay County's Thornberry School consolidated with Friberg. After a 1969 fire left only the cafeteria intact, Friberg School closed.

Marker Details

Address Friberg Rd & SH 171
Location Description From Wichita Falls, take SH 171 north to Friberg Road. Marker is next to building across the road from Methodist church.
Marker # 4803
Dedicated 1993
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code educational topics
Latitude, Longitude 34.000153, -98.456654

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