Site of Plunkett School
The Hopkins County Commissioners Court established 32 school districts in 1867. District No. 30 became known as Plunkett School in 1903 when a new schoolhouse was built at this site and named for its builder, James W. Plunkett (1829-1914). W. A. Smith, P. B. and Lizzie Wise, and O. D. and Ollie Gillis donated land for the school. The schoolhouse also served as a meeting place for a Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a non-denominational congregation. Due to declining enrollment, the school closed in 1945 and the building was razed.
33.1365° N, 95.7914° W
Where to Find It
4 mi. east of Cumby on IH-30, then .4 mi. north to Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Nearby Markers
- 2.8 mi W Cumby Cumby
- 4.3 mi SW Long Cemetery Cumby
- 4.7 mi SW Sunny Point Cemetery Cumby
- 5.1 mi NW Mt. Zion Churches and Cemetery Cumby
- 5.4 mi N Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sulphur Springs
- 5.8 mi N Stewart Cemetery Sulphur Springs