Oak Lawn School
N 32° 23.117 W 096° 50.201
14S E 703498 N 3585200
Texas Historical Marker in front of all that remains of the Oak Lawn School, at the intersection of Wyatt and E Parks Streets, Waxahachie, TX. It commemorates the service of this "colored school."
Waymark Code: WMKFA1
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2014
Views: 11
While the school is gone, it's not difficult to find information about some of the reunions that the former students have, right here on the old grounds. There is some background on the school here, although it's a bit dated, and there's a photo of the school from back in the day. (
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Marker Number: 7071
Marker Text:
Oak Lawn began as an elementary school for blacks in 1887 on North Aiken Street. In 1893 the school moved to this site. By the end of the 19th Century, High School classes had been added to the curriculum. Two of the first graduates, Prince Goldthwaite and Robert Davis, later became Oak Lawn High School Principals. Oak Lawn experienced tremendous growth during the 20th century, so the elementary and high schools were separated in 1952. The building at this site continued to serve grades one through seven until the school was closed permanently in 1970. (1985)
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