Hefner School

In 1887 the commisioners' Court of Knox County created a school district known as Precinct 5. It was a school district south of the Brazos River, west of the Baylor County line and extending to the Haskell County line. This was the district for both Hefner and Goree until 1906. This four room brick building was built in 1921 to replace a three room wooden building at a cost of $12,000. The last school term held at Hefner was 1943-1944. After 1944, pupils were taken by bus to Goree. 

(Knox County History-1966 published by Knox County Historical Society.)
Thanks to Maxine Miller of Haskell for the picture. 

Photo courtesy of Don Holder, Corpus Christi, TX.  Don writes:  "This was in my aunt's collection without any identifying information. Perhaps if posted, some of the children/teacher could be identified. The picture was taken 4-20-1921 but I'm not even sure it's 'Hefner School'..." Click on the photo to see full size image.

Hefner School Class of 1933-1934 Front Row (l to r) William Trimble, Margaret Wilson, Dorothy Lee Howard, Dora Butler, Lowry Wilson, and Virgle Coffman Second Row (l to r) Estelle Butler, Winnamay Paul, Lucille Sedden, Lera Holder, Bearnice Hudson, Lola Belle Thompson, W.F. Clark, Bill Parker, and Carl Norwood Third Row (l to r) Imogene Lambeth, Vivian Steward, J.C. Chandler, Raymond Steward, Kenneth Chandler, O.L. Browning, Harding Cartright, Walter Hudson, and C.A. Hicks Back Row (l to r) Lucille Jackson, Wynelle Barnette, Vera Holder, Edgar Leamons, Pauline Harris, Bryn Lawson (Teacher), E.W. Chandler, and William Walton Photo courtesy of Don Holder, Corpus Christi, TX. Don writes: "This photograph and name designation is from my late Aunt, Lera Holder Richards.  She listed all the names on the back of the photo so I'm pretty sure it's all correct."