Dial Schools

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School in this community was held 1840-80 in a log cabin used also for church and community activities.  Cotton Gin and Grist Mill of Dial family attracted settlers.  Dial Post Office opened May 24, 1880.  In July 1880 a site was provided for Academy which gained renown under a superior educator, Robert W. Lane (1825-91), a Confederate veteran.

One of later (1903-05) teachers in Dial community was the Hon. Sam Rayburn (1882-1961), United State Congressman from Texas 1913-61, who set a record of 17 years as Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Location:  On the north side of FM 824 in Dial.