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Built 1886, when Indians still raided nearby apple trees. Wheeler County's second school. Of native stone. Site gift of Tom Baley. Other donors: John Brown, Frank Chilton, Mr. Clark, Henry Frye, Bill Miller, J. E. Pior, Fred H. Rathjen, Jenkins Willliams. Teacher was Mrs. Gil Hodges. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
"Rock School" is a historical marker in Wheeler, Wheeler County, dedicated in 1964. 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 35.4781, -100.1111 near Wheeler. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rock Community Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Frye-Puryear Home, Rock Barn, and Kelton Community Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5483004319. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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