First Rural School West of Pecos River

Built 1881 of adobe brick, by settlers P. H. Pruett, Cal Nations, James Dawson, Joe Dorsey. At the same time Pruett built home a half-mile north. A Texas Rangers' camp in area gave protection from Indians. Mrs. Pruett once made a midnight ride to alert Rangers to approach of Apaches. Pruett sold home, 1883, to Fort Davis Commandant B. H. Grierson, and founded "Lone Cottonwood" Ranch 4 miles east. School was closed after he moved. In 1912 Pruett sold "Cottonwood" to H. L. Kokernot; now several Kokernot ranches use it as headquarters. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

First Rural School West of Pecos River is a historical marker in Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 22 historical markers documented in Jeff Davis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 31 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.5134, -103.7641 near Fort Davis. The nearest cataloged historic site is Musquiz, Manuel (historical marker), about 4.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Hillcrest Cemetery, St. Joseph Cemetery, and Pioneer Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5243010477. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.