St. Mary's Colony, Texas
St. Mary's Colony, Texas | |
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UTC-5 (CDT) | |
Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
St. Mary's Colony is an
History
The black farming community was established by the Doyle and Patton families following emancipation when James and Mary Doyle transferred 2,000 acres of land to their former slaves. A preacher known as Meridan gave the town its name. A two-room, two-teacher Rosenwald School was constructed in 1925-1926.[1] Prior to World War II, the population of St. Mary's exceeded 300 residents.[2]
Following the war, many people moved to
Location
Although the town does not appear on county highway maps, The Texas Almanac 2018-2019 lists St. Mary's population at 50.[3] St. Mary's Community Center, formerly the old Rosenwald schoolhouse, is located on Highway 21 near the intersection of Laredo Drive. On maps, the address is shown as Dale, Texas.
References
- ^ "Rosenwald Schools in Texas" (PDF). Texas Historical Commission. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ a b Thompson, Nolan. "St. Mary's Colony, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ISBN 1625110464.