Penitas School was built on the property of Penitas Ranch in 1905 approximately towards east central Presidio County. The school was built in a formation as an L-shape building with an L shape house style roof. The L shape building was first built. Both buildings had double door on one side. (Ref: History of Marfa and Presidio County, Texas 1535-1946, 1985)
In 1910 the school expanded by construction of a new building. This building was a long barrack constructed out of adobe clay with a flat roof. A huge bell was located back behind the older building.
Penitas School closed sometime during the 20th century due declining enrollment and lack of local funding. There were not enough students to keep the school running. When Penitas School closed, the property rights reverted back to the owners of the Penitas Ranch. The Penitas School is still located on the Penitas Ranch.
Penitas School is located on Ranch Road 169, Marfa, Texas, US 78943.
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