Historical Marker
Turkey Creek School
Historical marker location:
Taylor, Texas
( 3900 block CR 417, west side, between CR 419 and CR 412, south of Wuthrich Hill / Prince of Peace church and cemetery)
Marker installed: 1972
Site of Turkey Creek School (1893-1949) An 8-grade school held in frame building on site given 1898 by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Henkes; had 3 or 4 months' terms until 1910; only one teacher for all grades until 1919. After finishing here, and after this school closed, students went to Taylor or Thrall schools. (1972).
Texas is known for its love of football, and the state has produced many great football players, including legends like Tom Landry, Earl Campbell, and Vince Young.