FIRST -- Schoolhouse in Marathon TX
N 30° 12.485 W 103° 14.653
13R E 668999 N 3343146
The first schoolhouse in Marathon, now a local history museum
Waymark Code: WMV0HT
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/02/2017
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The first schoolhouse in Marathon is located in an adobe and stone building at 3rd St NE and Ave E, next to the library. In 2016 it is the Marathon Museum.
A state historic marker on the front of the building reads as follows:
"FIRST SCHOOL HOUSE
Oldest school building in Brewster County. Built in 1888. Used for all public meetings and all elections. Restored in 1928 by Ladies of Marathon Study Club. Is known as the Club House.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965."
FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1888
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