Details for Rock Springs Schoolhouse
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5183009991
Data
Marker Number | 9991 |
Atlas Number | 5183009991 |
Marker Title | Rock Springs Schoolhouse |
Index Entry | Rock Springs Schoolhouse |
Address | |
City | Gladewater |
County | Gregg |
UTM Zone | 15 |
UTM Easting | 314756 |
UTM Northing | 3597459 |
Subject Codes | educational buildings; educational topics |
Marker Year | 1966 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | 4.5 mi. south of Gladewater on Old Kilgore Rd. (Old 135) by Rock Springs Cemetery |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text | Built 1849, with donated labor and lumber. One-teacher school was taught here until 1930's. First teacher was J. C. Vernon. First trustees: Thomas G. Chisum, James "Squire" Dillingham, Joel Smith. (Smith donated the site.) Building was also used for church, Grange, socials, fraternal meetings, and political rallies. Community named for nearby springs. Settled by pioneers from Tennessee. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 |