Marker Number |
5569 |
Atlas Number |
5191005569 |
Marker Title |
Turkey High School |
Index Entry |
Turkey High School |
Address |
|
City |
Turkey |
County |
Hall |
UTM Zone |
14 |
UTM Easting |
325963 |
UTM Northing |
3807124 |
Subject Codes |
educational buildings; educational topics; design and construction |
Marker Year |
1986 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
Marker Location |
on Lyles Street, one block west of S.H. 70, next to City Hall |
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
Medallion and Plate |
Marker Text |
Turkey's school system acquired this land in 1928 for a $100,000 high school. Amarillo architect E. F. Rittenberry designed a brick structure with English Gothic details. Consolidation with several area schools caused an enrollment of 445 students in 1928, accommodated by eight classrooms, a gymnasium, and an auditorium. Classes ended in 1973 after consolidation with Quitaque schools. The Turkey High School building was preserved as a center for community offices and events. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1986 |