Kohrville, Texas facts for kids
Kohrville, also named Korville and Pilotville, is a small community in Harris County, Texas, United States. It's a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
History of Kohrville
This community was started before 1870 by people who were once enslaved and had gained their freedom. They came from Alabama. The area was named after Paul Kohrmann, a German immigrant who became the first postmaster there. A post office opened in Kohrville in 1881.
By the 1960s, more than 100 families lived in Kohrville. However, the community faced economic challenges. By the 1990s, the number of people living there had decreased to about 50. In 2016, the historic African-American cemetery in Kohrville, which was established in 1881, was recognized as a state historical monument. This means it's an important place with a special history in Texas.
Education in Kohrville
The land in Kohrville is part of the Klein Independent School District. The original Kohrville School was often called the "little school on the hill." It was founded in 1895 by church leaders Thomas Amos and Doug Cossey. In those days, Black and white students went to separate schools.
In 1928, the Kohrville School joined with other local schools to form Rural High #1. This group later became the Klein Independent School District in 1938. A new Kohrville School building was constructed in 1949. The famous Houston architect Alfred C. Finn designed it. He also designed many other important buildings in Texas, including the San Jacinto Monument.
The Kohrville School closed in 1967 when all Klein schools became fully integrated, meaning students of all races could attend together. For several years, the old school building was used as a community center. Today, the Kohrville School is part of the Klein Museum complex, preserving its history.
Students in the Kohrville area attend these schools:
- Kohrville Elementary School
- Krimmel Intermediate School
- Klein Oak High School
