Gloyna School
Lincoln, Lee County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Established as Hannes School No. 43 in 1893 when F. Soder deeded two acres to school trustees, the Gloyna School was renamed in 1900 when Christian Gloyna bought the surrounding land. The facility became Gloyna Common School District No. 17 in 1909, and encompassed almost 10,000 acres within its boundaries. The one-room school also was used for community religious activities. Twenty-four students attended class regularly by 1911. A larger building replaced the original structure in 1923. Enrollment dropped in the late 1940s. Gloyna School was annexed by the Dime Box School District in 1950. The 50 years of service provided to this German community by Gloyna School is a reminder of the vital role of rural education in Texas' past. (1999)
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Founded as Hannes School No. 43 in 1893 when F. Soder deeded two acres, this Lee County school was renamed for Christian Gloyna after he bought the surrounding land in 1900. As Gloyna Common School District No. 17, it spanned nearly 10,000 acres, doubled as a place of worship, and replaced its original one-room building with a larger one in 1923. Falling enrollment led to its annexation by the Dime Box district in 1950 after roughly fifty years of service.
Why it matters
Gloyna School is a reminder of the German farming communities whose one-room schools anchored rural Texas life before mid-century consolidation.
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Related people
- · Christian Gloyna
- · F. Soder
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