Marker Inscription
The Harlingen School District opened a new public school at this site in April 1912 in one of the city's first permanent school buildings. Originally known as the main school, it served Elementary through High school grade students. Graduating classes of the early years usually were made up of ten or fewer students. As school enrollment grew, additional facilities were built in other parts of Harlingen. A new Sam Houston School Building was constructed at 301 E. Taft in 1960. Over the years, the school has produced some outstanding graduates.
About this site
Sam Houston School, Original is a historical marker in Harlingen, Cameron County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 116 historical markers documented in Cameron County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 194 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 26.1929, -97.6906 near Harlingen. The nearest cataloged historic site is First United Methodist Church of Harlingen (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Santos Lozano Building, City of Harlingen, and Howard E. and Mary Butt House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5061002582. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
