First Rural School West of Pecos River
Built 1881 of adobe brick, by settlers P. H. Pruett, Cal Nations, James Dawson, Joe Dorsey. At the same time Pruett built home a half-mile north. A Texas Rangers' camp in area gave protection from Indians. Mrs. Pruett once made a midnight ride to alert Rangers to approach of Apaches. Pruett sold home, 1883, to Fort Davis Commandant B. H. Grierson, and founded "Lone Cottonwood" Ranch 4 miles east. School was closed after he moved. In 1912 Pruett sold "Cottonwood" to H. L. Kokernot; now several Kokernot ranches use it as headquarters. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
30.5197° N, 103.7682° W
Where to Find It
take SH 118 SE approx. 11 miles to ROW, located in pull-out near Kokernot Creek
Nearby Markers
- 3.7 mi W Ruins of the Ranch Home of Manuel Musquiz Fort Davis vicinity
- 5 mi SE Leoncita Springs Alpine
- 8.4 mi NW Pioneer Cemetery Fort Davis
- 8.6 mi NW Smith-Carlton Adobe House Fort Davis
- 8.8 mi NW St. Joseph Catholic Church Fort Davis
- 8.9 mi NW Union Mercantile Fort Davis