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Schools, churches provide living glimpse of city’s history

May 24, 2020 Staff Writer

Late 1800s-era public schools in Gregg County were administered by the county through “common” school districts consisting at first of the four county precincts.

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In early days, Longview children attended private schools

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Private schools operated by “refined and genteel young ladies” provided the early formal education for Longview residents until after the turn of the century.

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In early days, Longview children attended private schools

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Private schools operated by “refined and genteel young ladies” provided the early formal education for Longview residents until after the turn of the century.

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Landmarks of Longview: Boy Scouts Troop 201 cabin

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At 103 years old, Troop 201 is one of the two oldest Boy Scout troops — if not the oldest — in the state. Its Scout Hut, as the cabin at Teague Park is known, has been in existence for nearly 80 years and serves a boys’ troop, a girls’ troop and a co-ed high-adventure troop.

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Rented schoolhouse was first home of First Christian Church of Longview

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<p>The First Christian Church traces its history to a rented school house, the private property of Mrs. V.A. Leake, on North Green Street.</p>

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Landmarks of Longview: Downtown’s Heritage Tower reflects modern Longview history

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From McWilliams to Heritage, the downtown building being renovated to provide apartments and commercial space reflects much of modern Longview history.

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First Episcopal baptism was in 1871 in Longview

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The origin of Trinity Episcopal Church can be traced, along with other Longview institutions, to an incident during the days of the railroad boom. It was in 1871 that the Rt. Rev. Alexander Gregg, bishop of the Diocese of Texas, baptized the first child of Episcopal faith in Longview.

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Lawrence Presbyterians organized in 1873

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The First Presbyterian Church of Longview was organized in 1873, the year Gregg County was organized and a plot of land at the corner of Center and Methvin streets was donated by the Texas and Pacific Railroad on Nov. 17, 1873.

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First Baptist Church was formed in 1871

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The Baptist Church of Longview was formed in 1871 in the home of one of the charter members.

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Methodists shared first meeting house in Longview

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<p>In 1845, the old Methodist church in this community was a log building called the “Meeting House.” This first church structure was used by other Protestant denominations, school was taught there and community meetings were held under its rustic beams.</p>

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