Details for Gober Public Schools

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5147008893

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Marker Number 8893
Atlas Number 5147008893
Marker Title Gober Public Schools
Index Entry Gober Public school
Address
City Gober
County Fannin
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 770410
UTM Northing 3707112
Subject Codes educational topics
Marker Year
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location FM 271 & FM 68
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text The town known as Gober was settled in the 1840s, and was first called Grittersville. A town site was platted in 1885 and the town was renamed to honor early settlers. Public education in Gober began in a one-room schoolhouse that also served as a church and social center. In 1924 fire destroyed the school, but it was replaced by a two-story frame structure. A new brick school was erected in 1938-39, and the Gober Independent school District was formed. The school closed in 1969 due to declining enrollment.

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