Marker Details

Wooster School


5117 North Main

Baytown , 77521

Notes: Located in Republic of Texas Plaza; buildings in the Plaza are under the guardianship of the Baytown Historic Preservation Association http://baytownhistory.org/; per Trevia Beverly this is Wooster Common School No. 38.; REPLACED BY MARKER 11HR25
Directions: Marker is located in Republic of Texas Plaza area, behind plaza, building No. 38 Wooster

Key Time Period: 1893 - 1919 City Beautiful - WW I

Corretions/New Research:

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Marker Text: Constructed in 1895-96 by Quincy Adams Wooster and Junius Brown, this building originally served as a schoolhouse and community gathering place for the Wooster community. It became a part of the Goose Creek School System in 1919. The structure was moved from its original site in 1937 to an adjacent lot on the same property and used as a classroom, cafeteria, and music room. It was closed as an educational facility for a final time in 1980. The building was acquired in 1986 by the Bay Area Heritage Society and moved here for use as a museum. (1990)
Marker Type: Marker with Post
Historical Org: Texas Historical Commission (Rescinded)

Key Map Information: 501 G

GPS Coordinates: 29 46.864, 94 57.847

Precinct No: 2

Marker No: 10806