Initially school was held in a homesteader’s cabin. The summer of 1915 logs from Saw Mill Mountain were seen going through town and up Strawberry Creek for a new school which became known as White Rock School. The school was named for the numerous white rocks in the vicinity. Water was piped from a spring […]
In 1938 the Wilson Creek oil field was developed. Following the move of families of Texas Oil Company employees, the need of a school was soon recognized. The Wilson Creek School was established in 1944. Mrs. Holland, County Superintendent of Schools, suggested the purchase of a small log building which was used as a school […]
The Lower Strawberry School commencing in 1919, met in various homes and even a granary. In 1921 a new log building 27 ½ by 40 feet was built large enough to hold all community gatherings. The lower part of the porch was enclosed to keep out rattle snakes and skunks. The school yard was fenced […]
Remoteness and oil field development kept schools open in this area years after most rural districts sent students to attend Meeker schools. Enjoy a scenic drive through Strawberry Creek ranching area combined with a climb to 8,000 feet in elevation and the Wilson Creek oil field camp area presently owned and operated by Chevron. The […]