The Olde School house
The Olde School House served as the Dobbin Elementary School for Black
children and was located in Dobbin, Texas. We don't know how old the
building is, but it was probably built in the 1920's. Used up to 1965
until government regulation shut it down. 30 years later in 1995, it was
moved to Montgomery and restored by Bill and Candice Witzig. The Olde
Schoolhouse was cut into two sections in order to be moved. More than
half of the 18 large windows had to be rebuilt. Some interesting
features of the building are the raised stage area and the closet-sized
library.
According to story, "Dobbin" and the school were originally named
"Bobbin". The railroad misspelled the town sign and "Bobbin" changed
its name to "Dobbin". Former students come in and remember what it was
like to go to school there. Today, it is a popular antique and gift
shop owned by John "Cotton" and Bea Rouse since August of 2006. This
building is an approved Texas historical site.
