Pease School
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Marker No: 6413
Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker
Geographic: 30° 16.514′ N, 97° 44.868′ W
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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
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