Atlanta-Miller Grade School

Public education in Atlanta dates to 1874. Prior to the civil rights era of the mid-20th century, separate schools served Anglo and African American students. The school at this site, known initially as Atlanta Grade School, was built for white students in 1936 with federal funding through the Works Progress Administration. Due to high enrollment, building additions were completed over the years. Known later as Miller Grade School, the facility was integrated in 1970 and remained in use as a public school until 1974. It was used for various services through the 1990s. A group of citizens concerned about its preservation purchased the building from the school district in 2001. (2006)

Atlanta-Miller Grade School is a historical marker in Atlanta, Cass County, dedicated in 2006. It is one of 28 historical markers documented in Cass County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 91 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.1172, -94.1661 near Atlanta. The nearest cataloged historic site is Atlanta Historical Museum (museum), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Bessie Coleman, Pine Crest Cemetery, and Smith-Hoyt-Youngs House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013424. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.