Black plaque № 23981

Chilton, TX, United States

Site of North Prairie School. On June 8, 1896, the citizens of North Prairie petitioned the Falls County Commissioners Court for a community school district, and North Prairie School District No. 65 was created. In 1910 a 2-room school housed two teachers and about 20 students. By 1926 the North Pra

irie School had grown to include about 30 students with three teachers providing instruction in nine grades. World War II called away many of North Prairie's young people. The community declined in po

Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 23981 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off