The community of Center Point, Texas, got its name because it was located at the intersection of a couple of well-used roads. The town was formed by “Freedmen”, which were former slaves who had been freed after the Civil War.
In about 1889, a one room school was built which was used until a new, four room school was constructed in 1916. The large building you see in these photos is what remains of that new school. By 1936, the school had gained the reputation of being one of the best in Camp County; and teachers there were actually paid more than those at other schools around the county.
By 1938, the Great Depression had caused many people to leave the area and only 78 students remained. Finally the school merged with the Pittsburg School District, and the Center Point School was closed in 1952.
While it was in operation, the Center Point School had a 14 acre campus; and it was complete with a cafeteria, dormitories, a library, housing for teachers, a gymnasium, a farm, a garden, and a cannery. At one point there were 279 students attending there, and Center Point School became well known as a vocational training institute.