First Public High School in Brenham
N 30° 10.061 W 096° 23.587
14R E 751046 N 3340237
The historic marker for the vacant Brenham School building has gone missing while the school waits for revitalization and a new use
Waymark Code: WMVK20
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2017
Views: 7
The handsome Brenham School building is located in downtown Brenham at 606 E Alamo Street. In 2017, it needs TLC and a new purpose -- but at least it has an alarm system and surveillance cameras to deter vandals.
Marker Number: 8335
Marker Text:
[Text from the THC Atlas]
Established in Independent School District No. 1, in 1875. First free public high school in Texas to be set up under Landmark School Law of 1875. Nine grades were offered, with scientific or classical courses of study in high school. German was available for all grades. This building was erected in 1883, with 15-inch brick walls, cedar beams, and plaster mixed with cow hair. Windows and doors have marble arches and sills.
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