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O'Henry School Building

Llano, Llano County

Marker Text

The original section of this two-story schoolhouse was completed in 1887 to serve the Llano students living south of the river. Constructed of native sandstone and timber, it was known as the "College Building" because of the stately style. An addition to the north of the schoolhouse, built of locally-quarried granite, was completed in 1902. The school name was chosen to honor the noted Texas writer William Sydney Porter (O. Henry). The O'Henry School building housed all grades until 1925, when a separate high school structure was built.

Marker Details

Address 1500 Oatman
Location Description
Marker # 9450
Dedicated 1981
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code houses, residential buildings; educational topics
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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