O.J. Thomas High School

O.J. Thomas High School Early efforts to serve the educational needs of Cameron's African American students centered on church instruction at a place called "Little Rocky" Church in the Marlow Community. In 1923, Oscar John Thomas (1894-1977) joined the district to serve as principal and teacher. Under his leadership, the district secured financing from the Julius Rosenwald fund and built a new facility in 1925. The school was renamed for Thomas in 1938. Thirty years later, during integration, the facility became Cameron Junior High. A 1974 petition changed the name back to O.J. Thomas. In 1995, the junior high closed, and in 1998, the building was sold to an alumni group for use as a community center. (2002)

O.J. Thomas High School is a historical marker in Cameron, Milam County, dedicated in 2002. It is one of 88 historical markers documented in Milam County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 151 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.8573, -96.9858 near Cameron. The nearest cataloged historic site is St. Monica's Catholic Church (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Dr. Nathan Cass House, All Saints Episcopal Church, and First Baptist Church of Cameron.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5331012894. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.