Historical Marker

Turkey Creek School

Taylor · Williamson County · Dedicated 1972 · THC Atlas #5507015463

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Marker Inscription

Site of Turkey Creek School (1893-1949) An 8-grade school held in frame building on site given 1898 by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Henkes; had 3 or 4 months' terms until 1910; only one teacher for all grades until 1919. After finishing here, and after this school closed, students went to Taylor or Thrall schools. (1972)

About this site

Turkey Creek School is a historical marker in Taylor, Williamson County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 241 historical markers documented in Williamson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 448 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.6149, -97.3561 near Taylor. The nearest cataloged historic site is Wuthrich Hill (cemetery), about 0.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include New Bern Church, School, and Cemetery, New Bern, and Bland, Howard, Sr..

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507015463. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 30.6149, -97.3561 · Taylor, Williamson County
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