Given the sheer size of Texas, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that many ghost towns are scattered throughout the state. Mosheim is one such place, with a population of just about 50! This blip on the map is home to the ruins of a majestic school that, unfortunately, was only in use for a short time before being left to decay. This drone footage by Xplore RC captured the eerie scene last year:
Built in the 1920s, the school was dedicated in December of 1930 — just as the Great Depression was befalling the entire nation. Citizens of Mosheim were proud beyond belief, their hopes of educating the future of America with progressive education methods high.
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At one point, the school featured seven classrooms, a study hall, auditorium, library, book depository, restrooms, and the superintendent’s office. Unfortunately, there was plenty of extra space to go around.
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The town reached its highest population of a whopping 200 or so in 1941, about half of whom were students at the school. Graduating classes consisted of approximately 10 seniors, give or take a few.
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By 1960, the handful of remaining high school students were transferred to nearby districts so the school could focus solely on grades K-8. Less than a decade later, the building was repurposed into a community center hosting game nights and other activities.
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Mosheim maintains a population of about 50 in the present day, and the school hasn’t seen a single student in many years. With no use for the building, it has been left to decay in the elements.
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Like many abandoned buildings, the school has seen its fair share of graffiti over the years. What differs here, however, is the nature of it — rather than profanities and other vulgar language, touching phrases such as “Beauty in the Forgotten,” have been spray-painted on the walls.
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Since this video was taken in early 2019, the school has fallen into an almost unrecognizable state of disrepair. This footage will forever be memorialized as a testament to the people of Mosheim and their bold, determined plans for the future.
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Check out the full video by YouTuber Xplore RC:
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Did you ever get a chance to see the school in Mosheim before it succumbed to the elements? If so, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Check out our previous article for more drone footage: Someone Flew A Drone High Above Texas And Captured The Most Breathtaking Footage.
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