Rocky Hill School

Historical marker location:

Independence, Texas

( From Independence, take FM 390 W 2.5 mi. to Rocky Hill School Rd., go S about 7/10 mi. to marker on E side of road.)

Marker installed: 1988

A private school operated by the Methodist Church provided education for the children of the Rocky Hill community as early as 1867. A petition from area citizens resulted in the formation of a public school in 1883. Located on land owned by Henry Kruse, the school served the area until 1909, when a new building was erected at a site provided by Fritz Engelke. A third school building was located at this site on Henry Klatte's farm from the 1930s until 1957, when the Rocky Hill School was consolidated with the Brenham School System.

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