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School classes for the children of German immigrants in the Cherry Spring community were held in homes until 1885, when this limestone schoolhouse was completed on land donated by H. Bratherich. On dedication day, students formed a parade to the new building. The Cherry Spring Schoolhouse served the nearby residents until 1962, when it was consolidated with Fredericksburg. Today it is a landmark of early education in Gillespie County. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988
Cherry Spring Schoolhouse is a historical marker in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, dedicated in 1988. It is one of 109 historical markers documented in Gillespie County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 195 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.4621, -98.9483 near Fredericksburg. The nearest cataloged historic site is Ahrens Cemetery #1 (cemetery), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Dearing Cemetery, Ahrens Cemetery #2, and Kothe Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5171010017. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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