Marker Inscription
A private school operated by the Methodist Church provided education for the children of the Rocky Hill community as early as 1867. A petition from area citizens resulted in the formation of a public school in 1883. Located on land owned by Henry Kruse, the school served the area until 1909, when a new building was erected at a site provided by Fritz Engelke. A third school building was located at this site on Henry Klatte's farm from the 1930s until 1957, when the Rocky Hill School was consolidated with the Brenham School System.
About this site
Rocky Hill School is a historical marker in Independence, Washington County, dedicated in 1988. It is one of 156 historical markers documented in Washington County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 368 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.2904, -96.3739 near Independence. The nearest cataloged historic site is Clay (old, original location) (cemetery), about 0.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Rocky Creek German Methodist Episcopalian Church C, Hoxey, Asa, House, and Baylor University, Female Department.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5477008382. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
