Historical MarkerMountain Springs School
Gainesville · Cooke County · Dedicated 1976 · THC Atlas #5097003504
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Marker Inscription
Organized in 1847 in a pioneer woman's home, Mountain Springs School was Cooke County's first school. In 1853, it was moved to a log schoolhouse near this site. In 1884, when it became part of the public school system, this land was deeded for a larger frame structure, called "The Big School." By 1900, the academic year was lengthened to 6 months, beginning after harvest and ending before spring planting. This building, the fourth Mountain Springs School, was erected in 1920. In 1948, low enrollment led to consolidation with Valley View. The old school is now a community center. (1976)
About this site
Mountain Springs School is a historical marker in Gainesville, Cooke County, dedicated in 1976. It is one of 44 historical markers documented in Cooke County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 56 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.4830, -97.0457 near Gainesville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Indian Creek Cemetery (cemetery), about 4.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Clark Cemetery, Valley View, and Kiowa Raid of 1868 (SW Part of County).
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5097003504. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
