Sweet Home School
The need for education in this rural area was met in 1902, when a two-room school was started on Emil Helms' farm (1.5 miles northwest). The name "Sweet Home" was chosen by Henry Kriegel, one of the first trustees. In 1922 the school was moved to a better equipped, two-room structure on this site. John Simecek (1878-1964), a farmer and banker who served the longest term as school trustee, 1922-44, donated the 2-acre tract of land. A teacherage (residence) was added in 1928, and a cellar in 1930. Sweet Home School closed in 1944, and today only the cellar remains to mark the location.
31.5990° N, 100.0928° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.
Where to Find It
From Rowena, take Highway 67 2.2 miles southwest then take local road south about 2 miles; REPORTED MISSING 4/09
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