First East Bernard School
Built 1888 a mile north of town (so trains would not disturb). Moved to town, 1892. Making way for new 2-story school, was sold and moved 1895 by Herman W. Koym. Used since for gristmill, blacksmith shop, storage. (1965)
29.3438° N, 96.0921° W
Where to Find It
Wharton County Historical Museum. The building was designated an RTHL in 1962 in East Bernard, and the marker and a portion of the building was moved to an exhibit in the museum in Wharton in 1991. Map dot approximate.
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