Centennial School, Coleman County, Texas. (original) (raw)

Photographer's Note:
"To reach [the Centennial School], go west of Colemanon FM 153, then turn left (south) on FM 503 and follow it for 5 miles. [The school/lodge] is on your right." - Kasey Dockens

Centennial School
Photo courtesy Kasey Dockens, July 2012

Historical Marker Text

Centennial School

In 1936, the Valera, Bowen, White Chapel and New Central communities established a common high school. The new centralized campus � the second rural high school in Coleman County � was named to commemorate Texas� Centennial of Independence celebrated that year. After the original frame school burned in 1940, federal grants from the Works Progress Administration helped build a new schoolhouse, gymnasium and teacherage. Consolidation created the Talpa-Centennial district in 1958 and then Panther Creek in 1986, with this campus serving as an elementary school. After a new Panther Creek school opened near Vossin 1988, this site became a cooperative alternative school and later a recreation lodge.
(2008)

Centennial School Historical Marker
Photo courtesy Kasey Dockens, July 2012

Gymnasium
Photo courtesy Kasey Dockens, July 2012

Photo courtesy Kasey Dockens, July 2012

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