Marker Inscription
Oak Lawn began as an elementary school for Blacks in 1887 on North Aiken Street. In 1893 the school moved to this site. By the end of the 19th Century, High School classes had been added to the curriculum. Two of the first graduates, Prince Goldthwaite and Robert Davis, later became Oak Lawn High School Principals. Oak Lawn experienced tremendous growth during the 20th century, so the elementary and high schools were separated in 1952. The building at this site continued to serve grades one through seven until the school was closed permanently in 1970.
About this site
Oak Lawn School is a historical marker in Waxahachie, Ellis County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 115 historical markers documented in Ellis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 296 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.3853, -96.8367 near Waxahachie. The nearest cataloged historic site is Joshua Chapel, A.M.E. Church (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include House at 712 East Marvin, Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, and Koger, William, House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5139007071. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
