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One of 4 National Register listings published here for Hood County · listed in 2022 · category: Building.
Sources: the National Register database, National Park Service
Granbury Elementary School
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2022.
The listing
- What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
- Address. 126 North Morgan St., Granbury, 76048
- When was it listed? January 2022
- Category. building
- Census division. Granbury East
- National Register reference number. 100007355 - assigned by the National Park Service when the property was listed.
Fires near this property
172 since 2005Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 172 fires within 5 miles of Granbury Elementary School between 2005 and 2020, burning about 801 acres in total. 1 started naturally. 7 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 86 |
| Debris and open burning | 42 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 24 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 7 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 3 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 3 |
| Smoking | 3 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 2 |
| Natural | 1 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 2017 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | GAUNTT |
| 7 September 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | FIRE GRASS |
| 7 September 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 27 September 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | HIDDEN COVE TRL. |
| 26 September 2009 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | 3900 RHEA CT. |
| 26 September 2009 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Texas A & M Forest Service | WHISPERING OAKS |
| 25 September 2012 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | FIRE SMALL |
| 23 September 2005 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 5.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
Mines and quarries near this property
1 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 1 working within 5 miles of Granbury Elementary School: 1 producer. All of them still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingram Sand & Gravel | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
Storms near this property
60 of 148 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Granbury, the town this property stands in, in 148 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 63 hail, 50 thunderstorm wind, 25 flash flood, 4 flood. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1999 | Hail | Granbury | $5,000,000 | Numerous windows and car windshields were shattered. |
| March 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $1,000,000 | Emergency management reported wind damage in Granbury near 701 Pintail Ct. Three bays in the marina were damaged with several sunken boats and jetskis. Widespread uprooted and damaged trees were also reported in this area. |
| May 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $500,000 | The damage occurred in the Blue Water Shores community. One mobile home was rolled over and destroyed. Five other mobile homes were destroyed and nine more were heavily damaged. Minor damage occurred to thirty three other mobile homes and some permanent buildings. Numerous trees were snapped off or pushed over. Several power poles were snapped off. The damage was from a downburst. |
| October 1993 | Hail | Granbury | $500,000 | Total damage across Hood County was estimated at $400,000. |
| May 2003 | Hail | Granbury | $250,000 | Softball size hail caused severe damage to a one-half mile stretch of the Pecan Plantation subdivision southeast of Granbury. The large hail punched holes in a brand new spanish-tiled roof. |
| April 2007 | Tornado (EF1) | Granbury | $200,000 | A tornado moved through the community of Pecan Plantation, causing damage to trees, tree limbs, roofs, windows, playground sets, and fences. The most significant damage occurred to a brick home on the north side of Equestrian Drive. Portions of the roof were removed, a tree in the front yard was uprooted, the garage door was blown in, and windows were broken. Wind speeds were estimated at 95-100 MPH. |
| June 2004 | Flash Flood | Granbury | $150,000 | By 715 AM Peak Road and Bob White Road south of downtown flooded. At 718 AM, there was ahigh water rescue on the M&M Ranch Road 2 miles northeast of Granbury. By 900 AM, numerous roads were closed in and around Granbury. Highway 51 at Squaw Creek was covered with four feet of water.The Wheeler Branch Apartments were flooded. |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $125,000 | Strong winds damaged a house and a mobile home, overturned two mobile homes, and damaged several barns. |
| June 2007 | Flood | Granbury | $100,000 | The Brazos River flooded due to continued runoff from recent heavy rainfall, causing damage to several homes and vehicles. |
| May 2003 | Lightning | Granbury | $100,000 | Lightning hit an Oncor transmission line between Somervell County and Parker County, causing at least 4 power plants to temporarily shut down. 300,000 to 400,000 customers across Texas were without electricity from 15 minutes to 2 hours before power was restored. |
| June 2009 | Hail | Granbury | $70,000 | Hail up to the size of Golfballs did considerable damage in Granbury. Up to 200 windows were broken at the Bromley Apartments and the roof was damaged. Cars were also damaged at the apartment complex with the windows broken on a few cars. Approximately 150 automobiles were damaged at Mike Brown Ford, but no windows were broken on the complex. Another 130 vehicles were damaged at Jerry Durant Toyota. A skylight was broken at Oak Woods Intermediate School. |
| April 2014 | Hail | Granbury | $60,000 | Amateur radio operators reported golf ball sized hail in Granbury. |
| May 2013 | Hail | Granbury | $60,000 | The hail grew to the size of baseballs. Also, winds in excess of 50 mph were reported near the Granbury High School. |
| May 2003 | Hail | Granbury | $50,000 | Hail caused roof damage to houses and minor damage to approximately 600 new cars at auto dealerships. |
| May 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $50,000 | High winds blew down several radio towers, destroyed an outdoor movie screen, destroyed a fireworks stand, blew down an awning on a gas station, blew down trees and power lines. Minor damage was reported all over town to homes, outbuildings, and businesses. |
| May 1997 | Flash Flood | Granbury | $50,000 | Several roads were reported flooded in and around town. Two feet of water entered a home. |
| May 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $50,000 | A house was unroofed and power poles were blown down by thunderstorm winds. |
| October 1996 | Tornado (F1) | Granbury | $40,000 | no account filed |
| March 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $35,000 | In the DeCordova subdivision just south of Acton, there was structural damage to 6 homes, the roofs were partially unroofed, one side wall was blown down, and tree limbs up to 9 inches in diameter were blown down. |
| May 2013 | Hail | Granbury | $30,000 | Golfball sized hail was reported near the Granbury High School. |
| May 2021 | Hail | Granbury | $20,000 | Golf ball sized hail was reported in Granbury. |
| May 2021 | Hail | Granbury | $20,000 | Hail fell in North Granbury growing from quarter sized up to golf ball sized. |
| March 2007 | Flash Flood | Granbury | $20,000 | High water rescues were required near Dry Creek and also Stroud Creek. A pick-up was swept down Fall Creek. One of the occupants of the truck swam to safety while the other two clung to a tree and waited for help. Roads were also flooded in the county. A woman who's car was being swept away escaped by pulling her convertible top down. |
| September 2003 | Flash Flood | Granbury | $15,000 | Numerous roads were closed as heavy rain up to 5.75 inches fell across the county. |
| August 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $15,000 | High winds unroofed a house and blew down a power pole. |
| April 2015 | Hail | Granbury | $12,000 | Hail up to the size of golf balls fell in Granbury. |
| May 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $12,000 | A theater sign and several large tree limbs were blown down. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Granbury | $10,000 | Public report of golf ball sized hail in Granbury, TX. |
| July 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $10,000 | A church steeple was blown off and several trees were blown down 4 to 6 miles south of Granbury on Highway 144 near Indian Harbor. |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $10,000 | Strong winds damaged a building and blew down trees. |
| June 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $10,000 | A barn was destroyed by high winds. |
| March 2023 | Hail | Granbury | $7,000 | Reports and pictures of hail up to 2 inches was reported in Granbury. |
| July 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $7,000 | Peak winds of 70 mph were estimated in Granbury. |
| November 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $5,000 | Part of a tin roof was torn off a manufactured home in Granbury. |
| May 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $5,000 | Tree limbs that were 6 in diameter were knocked down in Granbury by thunderstorm winds. The winds were estimated to be at least 60 mph. |
| June 2009 | Hail | Granbury | $5,000 | Hen Egg size hail was reported in Indian Harbor 1 mile east of Granbury. |
| May 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $5,000 | Power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds. 7 SE Granbury,14,2005CST,,,0,0,0,0,Hail (0.75) |
| October 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $5,000 | Trees and power lines were blown down by high winds. |
| May 2011 | Hail | Granbury | $5,000 | no account filed |
| March 2016 | Tornado (EF0) | Granbury | $4,000 | A brief tornado occurred on the east side of the Brazos River / Lake Granbury early in the morning of March 8th. The tornado was photographed by several citizens, but occurred in open land near a golf course. |
| May 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $3,000 | A public report indicated large tree branches blown down in the city of Granbury, TX. |
| April 2005 | Lightning | Granbury | $3,000 | Lightning struck a tree, causing part of the tree to fall on a residential roof. |
| April 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $2,000 | A barn was damaged by high winds. |
| June 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $2,000 | no account filed |
| April 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $1,000 | A section of fence was blown down with the posts broken off at the ground. |
| September 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $1,000 | Power lines were blown down. |
| September 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $1,000 | A radio tower was blown down. Trees were also blown down. |
| September 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $1,000 | Trees and powerl lines were blown down. |
| June 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | $1,000 | no account filed |
| April 2025 | Flash Flood | Granbury | - | Street flooding was reported in Granbury. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Granbury | - | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| May 2024 | Hail | Granbury | - | Public report via mPING of half-dollar sized hail. |
| May 2024 | Flash Flood | Granbury | - | Various flooded roads were reported in Granbury by the emergency manager. |
| April 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | - | Amateur radio reported a mature Bradford Pear tree snapped in half from thunderstorm winds. |
| May 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | - | The Granbury Regional Airport AWOS observed a 58 mph wind gust. |
| April 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | - | A 51 kt wind gust was measured at KGDJ. |
| December 2021 | Hail | Granbury | - | Dime sized hail was reported via mPing. |
| May 2021 | Hail | Granbury | - | Hail up to the size of pennies was reported just north of Loop 567 along Highway 51 in Granbury. |
| March 2020 | Flash Flood | Granbury | - | Training thunderstorms caused flooding near Granbury. |
| May 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Granbury | - | A wind gust of 64 MPH was reported by the Granbury, TX Automated Weather Observation System. |
Map coverage status
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Listed places nearby
3 within 8 milesOther National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Baker-Carmichael House | 0.5 miles | 2005 |
 | Wright-Henderson-Duncan House | 0.5 miles | 1978 |
 | Hood County Courthouse Historic District | 0.6 miles | 1974 |
Sources for this property
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 100007355 in Record Group 79. |
| Hood County | All 4 listed properties in this county. |
Provenance
- Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
- Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
- How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
- Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
- Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
- Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.