Historical MarkerGrapetown School
Fredericksburg · Gillespie County · Dedicated 1984 · THC Atlas #5171010048
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Marker Inscription
In 1882, Frederick Baag donated this tract of land for the third Grapetown schoolhouse. Completed in 1884, the structure was built with labor and materials donated by the community. All seven grades were taught by one teacher. In 1905, the facility became a county school known as Grapetown Line School, District No. 14. In 1949, the schoolhouse was closed as the district was consolidated with surrounding community schools. A total of 28 teachers taught here. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984
About this site
Grapetown School is a historical marker in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 108 historical markers documented in Gillespie County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 189 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.1500, -98.8179 near Fredericksburg. The nearest cataloged historic site is Grapetown Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Dorothea & Wilhelm Blanck Cemetery, Doebbler Family Cemetery, and Gruen-Doebbler Homestead.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5171010048. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
