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| photo by Kevin Surbaugh |
Inscription:
In community where scalping and dramatic rescue of Josiah Wilbarger occurred in 1833. By 1875 area had developed so much that a schoolhouse was built at this site. Original 30 x 40 – foot structure was set on 4.68 acres of land. A Mr. Goodnight was the first teacher; he had 85 pupils in one-room school.
Later, under county system, this became District Number 61. Its southern boundary was the Colorado River. By 1943 it had six teachers. It was annexed to Austin in 1951; closed in 1956.
Erected:
1973
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| photo by Kevin Surbaugh |
Handicapped Accessibility:
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Location:
5020 Manor Road, Austin TX 78723
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