They moved to Odessa in December 1957. We came to New London specifically to see the school explosion site. She attended Kilgore Junior College and was a member of the band. 278 memorials. ... 294 killed in New London, Texas school explosion, 80 years ago. Photo courtesy New London Museum. It is in the building where a drug store used to be many years ago and houses a cafeteria and soda fountain which are still in use. ... according to information provided on … All that's here is the cenotaph, although it is very impressive. Museum Films/Videos : Reunions : 80th Anniversary 2017 : A Day Of Remembrance 80th Anniversary New London School Explosion and All-School Reunion March 18, 2017 (Click on photos to enlarge) Registration : Business Meeting. All that's here is the cenotaph, although it is very impressive. The museum across the street from the cenotaph closes at 4 p.m. so we were unable to go inside. If anyone has a personal story or one passed down from a survivor or rescuer connected to the New London School Explosion, we would appreciate your information. Page of 14 Sort By. Box 477, New London, Texas, 75682.

Located in New London, Texas; the London Museum recalls the story of the tragic explosion that destroyed the London School on March 18, 1937. We came to New London specifically to see the school explosion site. She was a talented musician and won state as a flutist in high school. She married Jon Fuller Sr. on July 7, 1947, in New London. Box 477, New London, Texas, 75682 -or- for your convenience, you may donate utilizing a major credit card or PayPal. Please contact us by email from the Contact Us page or write the New London Museum at P.O. Hundreds died at New London High School in Rusk County after odorless natural gas leaked into the basement and ignited. Cemetery Visibility: Public Private. INFORMATION - For more information or to make reservations for the museum, call 903-895-4602.

The museum across the street from the cenotaph closes at 4 p.m. so we were unable to go inside. Roll of Honor presentation : Red Cross banner : West Rusk Auditorium: Call to order and colors by the Boy Scouts : Processional and Recessional by Bob Trammel : Master … New London School Explosion Victims. DONATIONS - Those interested in making donations to the museum can contact the London Museum, P.O. . . She attended school in New London and survived the school explosion there in 1937. A look at new 'Bachelor' Matt James' football career. It is in the building where a drug store used to be many years ago and houses a cafeteria and soda fountain which are still in use. Page 1 . Roughnecks from the East Texas oilfield rushed to New London school after the March 18, 1937, explosion – and searched for survivors throughout the night.