Pease School

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Marker No: 6413

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 30° 16.514′ N, 97° 44.868′ W

Marker Text: This is one of the oldest school buildings in Texas erected from public funds; on university block set aside for school purposes by Republic of Texas in 1839. This school was opened in 1876; it was named for Gov. Elisha M. Pease (1812-1883), a leader in legislation that laid groundwork for support of public education in Texas.
    Rooms at center of building were erected in 1876; restored after a fire in 1892. Additions were made in 1916 and 1926, and remodeling was done in 1949.
​    Thousands of children have received basic education within walls of this historic school. (1972)

Location: 1106 Rio Grande Street, Austin