Allen in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Lovejoy School
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, May 3, 2024
1. Lovejoy School Marker
Inscription.
Lovejoy School was created in 1917 by the consolidation of Forest Grove and Lick Springs schools. It was named for Mrs. J.L. Lovejoy (d. 1939), a local clubwoman who promoted many educational causes for the area. Grades 1 through 9 were taught here in the "Little Red Schoolhouse," which was built in 1917 and contained 4 classrooms. Lovejoy School experienced an influx of new students into its rural district in the 1960s, and later expanded its facilities to accommodate the increased enrollment.
Lovejoy School was created in 1917 by the consolidation of Forest Grove and Lick Springs schools. It was named for Mrs. J.L. Lovejoy (d. 1939), a local clubwoman who promoted many educational causes for the area. Grades 1 through 9 were taught here in the "Little Red Schoolhouse," which was built in 1917 and contained 4 classrooms. Lovejoy School experienced an influx of new students into its rural district in the 1960s, and later expanded its facilities to accommodate the increased enrollment.
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6175.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 33° 7.567′ N, 96° 36.666′ W. Marker is in Allen, Texas, in Collin County. Marker is on Country Club Road south of Stacy Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 256 Country Club Road, McKinney TX 75069, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
