Cherry Mountain School Complex
This complex represents a well preserved grouping of stone and wood buildings. The "old school", a pioneer-crafted one-room structure built on land donated by Carl durst, opened in 1883-84 with ten students. facilities added over the years include the "new school", a concrete block structure built in 1926, and an open-air theatre. Following the school's closing in 1949 the complex became the site for a variety of private and public social activities. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1992
30.3828° N, 98.9242° W
Where to Find It
take US 87 NE 7.4 mi., then take Cherry Mountain Loop Rd. 1.8 mi.
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi N Durst House Fredericksburg
- 5.5 mi SW Liveoak Creek Log Cabin Fredericksburg
- 5.7 mi SE Ellebracht-Moritz Homestead Fredericksburg
- 5.7 mi N Cherry Spring Schoolhouse Fredericksburg
- 6 mi S The Christian Kraus Homestead Fredericksburg
- 6 mi SE Homestead of Karl Itz Fredericksburg