Historical Marker

Brown's Prairie School and Building

In 1888, a church and school building was erected in a central location at

newly-divided Brown's Prairie, with the Reverend David Buchmueller as pastor

and teacher. By 1911, a new wooden six-room school building was used each

Sunday, with one teacher for six grades. In 1939, the wooden school was

replaced using WPA funds, constructed by architect Travis Broesche and stone

mason Carl Whitmarsh. In the 1940s, the Brown's Prairie School was referred to

as Washington School, and after the 1950-51 school year, all students were

transferred to Brenham after its annexation into the district.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2016.