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Gober Public Schools

Gober, Fannin County

Marker Text

The town known as Gober was settled in the 1840s, and was first called Grittersville. A town site was platted in 1885 and the town was renamed to honor early settlers. Public education in Gober began in a one-room schoolhouse that also served as a church and social center. In 1924 fire destroyed the school, but it was replaced by a two-story frame structure. A new brick school was erected in 1938-39, and the Gober Independent school District was formed. The school closed in 1969 due to declining enrollment.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description FM 271 & FM 68
Marker # 8893
Dedicated
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code educational topics
Latitude, Longitude 33.46937, -96.090296

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