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First building erected in this once-thriving community was a one-room log schoolhouse, 1886. Only furnishings were a stove and split-log benches. In 1899 better equipment was acquired and a larger (30' x 60') frame building was erected. In 1907 it was enlarged to two rooms. This school was consolidated with the Carbon School in 1949. (1969)
Kokomo School is a historical marker in Gorman vicinity, Eastland County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Eastland County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 60 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.2844, -98.7058 near Gorman vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is Alameda Cemetery (historical marker), about 4.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Staff, Site of Blackwell Hospital, and Ellison Family Graveyard.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5133002974. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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