Details for Site of Truby School

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5253012814

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Marker Number 12814
Atlas Number 5253012814
Marker Title Site of Truby School
Index Entry Truby School, Site of
Address 8.66 mi. S of Anson via US 83/277 and FM 707
City Anson
County Jones
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 413133
UTM Northing 3611677
Subject Codes educational topics
Marker Year 2002
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 8.66 mi. S of Anson via US 83/277 and FM 707
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Site of Truby School Early educational efforts in this area date to the 1870s, prior to the organization of Jones County in 1881. The rural community of Truby encompassed School District No. 14 until consolidating with Bitter Creek Schools in 1916 to become District No. 56. There were three earlier locations for Truby schools until this site was selected in 1916 and a new building was constructed. Truby School educated children through grade nine, with students traveling to Anson for high school. After World War II, as the rural population declined, Truby consolidated with Anson schools, But the schoolhouse remained in use as a community center until the close of the 20th century. (2002)

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