Details for Harman School Community Center

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5099012903

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Marker Number 12903
Atlas Number 5099012903
Marker Title Harman School Community Center
Index Entry Harman School Community Center
Address Harmon Road
City Topsey
County Coryell
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 596302
UTM Northing 3461430
Subject Codes educational topics
Marker Year 2002
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 5000 block Harmon Road, north side between CR 56 and Table Rock Road
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text In 1891, M.F. Harman deeded two acres to be used for a school and gathering place until the community, known as Harman community, moved it in 1904 to Henry Wood's pasture, near Perryman Creek. In 1917-18, on four acres bought from Milton L. and Mary Lou Harman for $200, a new facility was built here, with three classrooms, offices and a stage. A teacherage was added in 1921. Over the years, the schoolhouse served Boy Scouts, a home demonstration club and even a rat killing club. After consolidating with Gatesville schools in 1948, the former schoolhouse remained a community center, owned and maintained by local trustees and used for special events, reunions and festivals. (2002)

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