Marker Inscription
First school session in new town of Rocksprings was held in a frame house surrounded by a strong rock wall, in winter of 1891-92. Teachers were a Mr. Cole and a Mr. Vaughn (whose strong voice served instead of a bell to call "Books"). Pupils came from families of Abner Benton, a Mr. Buswell, John Campbell, Charlie Cooper, Julian Gill, West Hill, O. W. Holmes, George Maul, J. R. Sanford, Reuben Stewart, J. R. Sweeten, and Ira Wheat. This school was succeeded by the Gem City Academy, which had 111 students in its second term. (1972)
About this site
Rocksprings' First School Building, Site of is a historical marker in Rocksprings, Edwards County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 20 historical markers documented in Edwards County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 31 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.0144, -100.2123 near Rocksprings. The nearest cataloged historic site is Edwards County Courthouse (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Edwards County Courthouse, Edwards County Courthouse and Jail, and Gilmer Hotel.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5137004880. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
