Historical MarkerLovejoy School
Allen · Collin County · Dedicated 1983 · THC Atlas #5085006175
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Marker Inscription
Lovejoy School was created in 1917 by the consolidation of Forest Grove and Lick Springs schools. It was named for Mrs. J.L. Lovejoy (d. 1939), a local clubwoman who promoted many educational causes for the area. Grades 1 through 9 were taught here in the "Little Red Schoolhouse," which was built in 1917 and contained 4 classrooms. Lovejoy School experienced an influx of new students into its rural district in the 1960s, and later expanded its facilities to accommodate the increased enrollment. (1983)
About this site
Lovejoy School is a historical marker in Allen, Collin County, dedicated in 1983. It is one of 193 historical markers documented in Collin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 345 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.1261, -96.6111 near Allen. The nearest cataloged historic site is Forest Grove Christian Church (historical marker), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Fitzhugh Cemetery, Fisher-Roberts Cemetery, and John Myers McKinney.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5085006175. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
