| Marker Number |
1863 |
| Atlas Number |
5265001863 |
| Marker Title |
First School House |
| Index Entry |
First School House |
| Address |
|
| City |
Mountain Home |
| County |
Kerr |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
435522 |
| UTM Northing |
3341939 |
| Subject Codes |
educational buildings; educational topics |
| Marker Year |
1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
from Mountain Home take SH 41 approximately 15.2 miles to Y.O. Ranch - marker located at visitor's complex |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text |
Built in 1852 by J. L. O'Conner at Center Point with cypress logs (12 by 14 inches) cut from nearby Guadalupe River. Mortar was a hand-mixed solution of baked lime and sand dug from local shallow pits. The making of cypress shakes for roofing was first industry along Guadalupe in Kerr County. Cabin served as first school for pioneer Texas children in Center Point community in 1858. Moved to Y.O. Ranch; restored. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967 |
