Historical Marker

Lockhill School

San Antonio · Bexar County · Dedicated 1968 · THC Atlas #5029003109

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Marker Inscription

One of Texas' oldest public schools; operated continuously since 1868. Named in honor of Wm. J. Locke, who donated land. Originally school was held in a supply depot (1 mi. SW). School was named "Shavano" for some years. The present structure was built in 1923. SUPPLEMENTAL PLATE: Marker, gate structures, and archway moved from earlier site (1 mi. SW) in 1985.

About this site

Lockhill School is a historical marker in San Antonio, Bexar County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 239 historical markers documented in Bexar County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 542 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.5660, -98.5834 near San Antonio. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bacon-Beckmann (cemetery), about 1.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Moos Homestead, Locke Hill, and University of Texas at San Antonio.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5029003109. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 29.5660, -98.5834 · San Antonio, Bexar County
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