Lockhill School

Historical marker location:

5050 DeZavalla Rd., San Antonio, Texas

( 5050 DeZavalla Rd. San Antonio)

Marker installed: 1968

One of Texas' oldest public schools; operated continusously since 1868. Named in honor of Wm. J. Locke, who donated land. Originally school was held in a supply depot (1 mi. SW). School was named "Shavano" for some years. The present structure was built in 1923.

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The discovery of oil in 1901 near Beaumont, Texas, sparked an oil boom that transformed the state's economy and led to the rise of the modern petroleum industry.