Tyler’s first public school opens

Name: Tyler’s first public school opens
Start: 1883

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Public schools for white children were established in Tyler in 1882.

Tyler’s first public school opened in 1883 in the former East Texas Institute, and in 1886 the district got its first permanent building, Hubbard School.

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National Register Multiple Property Documentation Form: Historic and Architectural Resources of Tyler, Texas (Diane E. Williams, 2000; THC Atlas)atlas.thc.texas.govPublic schools for white children were established in Tyler in 1882.in 1883 it became the location of Tyler's first public school.in 1886 Tyler had its first permanent facility, Hubbard School, created when the school board purchased the ETU property.
Handbook of Texas: Tyler, TXtshaonline.orgA public school system was established in 1882

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