Historical MarkerO'Henry School Building
Llano · Llano County · Dedicated 1981 · THC Atlas #5299009450
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Marker Inscription
The original section of this two-story schoolhouse was completed in 1887 to serve the Llano students living south of the river. Constructed of native sandstone and timber, it was known as the "College Building" because of the stately style. An addition to the north of the schoolhouse, built of locally-quarried granite, was completed in 1902. The school name was chosen to honor the noted Texas writer William Sydney Porter (O. Henry). The O'Henry School building housed all grades until 1925, when a separate high school structure was built.
About this site
O'Henry School Building is a historical marker in Llano, Llano County, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 48 historical markers documented in Llano County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 125 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.7429, -98.6747 near Llano. The nearest cataloged historic site is St. James Lutheran Church (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Llano City Cemetery, Grace Episcopal Church, and First Christian Church of Llano.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5299009450. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
