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The Looney School |
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Gilmer,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
32° 43' 44.16421000008",
-94° 56' 37.3137"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
During the years of 1860-70 in Gilmer, Morgan H. Looney had a school widely known for high academic standards, attracting many East Texas boarding pupils. Site was 4 blocks to the north. Boys and girls had separate entrances, separate study halls kept by teacher on a platform. Socials were held once a month. People there achieved fame later. O. M. Roberts, a teacher, was governor, Supreme Court chief justice. 3 girls married governors. Charles Culberson, later governor and U. S. Senator, was one of many students who made great achievements.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
The Looney School Historical Marker Location Map, Gilmer, Texas
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