Historic site · Texas
Nicholson School
Nicholson School is a historic site in Texas, at a modelled elevation of 698 m. The nearest named place is Site of Lutie School, a historic site 3.8 miles away. Historic Route 66 passes 17 miles off. 50 named places lie within 25 miles.
What the record says
- Built
- 1984
- Material
- aluminium
What to expect
- Operated by
- Texas Historical Commission
How to reach it
Coordinates35.07651, -100.23756
- 16.8 mi off the Historic Route 66, National
50 named places within 25 miles
Historic sites: 31
- Site of Lutie School: 3.8 mi
- Site of Dozier Schoolhouse: 6.1 mi
- Dozier Cemetery: 7.2 mi
- The Red River Plunge of Bonnie and Clyde: 8.1 mi
- Rocking Chair "Ranche" (1883-1893): 8.1 mi
Museums: 8
- Pioneer West Museum: 9.6 mi
- U-Drop Inn: 10.4 mi
- Collingsworth County Museum: 15.1 mi
- Devil's Rope and Route 66 Museum: 23.0 mi
- Sandhill Curiosity Shop: 23.0 mi
Attractions: 5
- Magnolia Gas Station: 9.6 mi
- U-Drop Inn: 10.4 mi
- City meat market (erick): 23.0 mi
- Murals: 23.1 mi
- Phillips 66: 23.2 mi
Parks: 3
- Elmore Park: 9.5 mi
- Central Park: 9.9 mi
- Lake Hall Public Fishing Area: 24.5 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Collingsworth County Southbound Rest Area: 8.2 mi
- I 40 West Bound Rest Area: 15.4 mi
Artworks: 1
- Windmill Garden: 24.0 mi
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:45 | 19:20 | 19:53 |
| June solstice | 06:28 | 20:22 | 20:59 |
| September equinox | 07:30 | 19:06 | 19:39 |
| December solstice | 07:46 | 16:54 | 17:34 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 37 | 41 | 49 | 58 | 67 | 76 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 59 | 47 | 39 |
| Precip in | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Shamrock #2, 10 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapOfficial siteOpenStreetMap element node/12402929554
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