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Built 1849, with donated labor and lumber. One-teacher school was taught here until 1930's. First teacher was J. C. Vernon. First trustees: Thomas G. Chisum, James "Squire" Dillingham, Joel Smith. (Smith donated the site.) Building was also used for church, Grange, socials, fraternal meetings, and political rallies. Community named for nearby springs. Settled by pioneers from Tennessee. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
Rock Springs Schoolhouse is a historical marker in Gladewater, Gregg County, dedicated in 1966. It is one of 81 historical markers documented in Gregg County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 124 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.4988, -94.9717 near Gladewater. The nearest cataloged historic site is Wood (cemetery), about 1.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Dr. E. L. and Nannie Lewis Walker House, First Franchised Motor Bus Line in Texas, and First United Methodist Church of Gladewater.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5183009991. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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