The African American Home Economics School Building, known as the only surviving African American school building in Hays County, as well as the Naomi Cephas Wade House recently received support for preservation from the county commissioners court.
During Tuesday's Hays County Commissioners Court meeting, many Hays County residents and San Marcos community members voiced their opinions on the preservation of the structures. Both buildings are located in the Dunbar Historic District and serve as a significant part of San Marcos’ history.
“History is very important to our community and having a building that one can personally see makes a big difference in the community,” said Ralph Merriweather, resident of Hays County and former student of the Dunbar School. “It’s vital that this building be restored.”
