First School House
Built in 1852 by J. L. O'Conner at Center Point with cypress logs (12 by 14 inches) cut from nearby Guadalupe River. Mortar was a hand-mixed solution of baked lime and sand dug from local shallow pits. The making of cypress shakes for roofing was first industry along Guadalupe in Kerr County. Cabin served as first school for pioneer Texas children in Center Point community in 1858. Moved to Y.O. Ranch; restored. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
30.2072° N, 99.6692° W
Where to Find It
from Mountain Home take SH 41 approximately 15.2 miles to Y.O. Ranch - marker located at visitor's complex
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SW Remount Station Mountain Home
- 6.9 mi SE Y.O. Ranch Mountain Home
- 7 mi SE Divide School Mountain Home
- 9.9 mi SW The "Chaparral" Rocksprings
- 10.8 mi N Johnson Fork Colony Segovia
- 14.6 mi N Near Route of Old Military Road Junction