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Site of Stamps School |
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Gilmer,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
32° 45' 26.24365000008",
-94° 47' 54.672"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
Established Oct. 24, 1906, and named for settler William O. (Uncle Billy) Stamps, who gave land and materials for building. Community children, including Stamps' six sons, attended the school. Building also served as church and lodge hall. At behest of W. O. Stamps, music teacher Roe M. Morgan was hired to operate a singing school here. Through his inspiration, two of Stamps' sons, Virgil (1892-1940) and Frank (1896-1965), became gospel singers and founded large music publishing company and school. Present school consolidated with New Diana on March 3, 1934.
This page last updated: 9/26/2009 16:48:09 |
Site of Stamps School Historical Marker Location Map, Gilmer, Texas
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