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Named for Sam Pakan, Sr., (1875-1929), Slovak emigrant. Success in Chicago enabled him to buy land here, 1904. Ten other Slovak families joined him and pooled funds to build first school, 1907. Some old settlers remaining include Linkeys, Mertels, Pakans, Macinas, Hrnciars, Smiths and Cadras. (1967)
Old Pakan School is a historical marker in Lela, Wheeler County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 26 historical markers documented in Wheeler County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 41 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 35.2866, -100.4317 near Lela. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pakan Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Bowers Cemetery, Tower Station, and Tower Building.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5483003776. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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