Details for The Savage Schools

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5217005425

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Marker Number 5425
Atlas Number 5217005425
Marker Title The Savage Schools
Index Entry Savage Schools, The
Address
City Malone
County Hill
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 703411
UTM Northing 3535420
Subject Codes educational topics
Marker Year 1990
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location from Malone take FM 744 east about 3 miles to marker, on south side of highway, reported missing 4/8/2021
Private Property No
Marker Condition Missing
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Three schools in this area were referred to as Savage School. The first, built on land donated by George W. Savage in 1885, was a one-room facility where classes were scheduled around students' farm work. The second, built in the Walling community, closed in 1920 after its students began attending class at the original Savage School, which had moved into larger quarters at this site. The third, Savage Colored School, served black students in the area until they transferred to Pelham School in nearby Navarro County. The last Savage School closed in 1950.

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