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Fountain Valley in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
First City Hall / First School
 
First City Hall Marker Photo, Click for full size
By Greg Ullman
1. First City Hall Marker
 
Inscription.
First City Hall
In the early 1960's a new Elementary School was built and the old school was used as City Hall from 1962-1964. The old school was built in 1920
First School
The first school was started in Sycamore Hall during the early 1900's. Replaced by new building in 1920 which served as City Hall from 1962 until 1964.
 
Erected 1976 by Fountain Valley Historical Society. (Marker Number 25, 1.)
 
Location. 33° 42.113′ N, 117° 57.791′ W. Marker is in Fountain Valley, California, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Talbert Avenue and Bushard Street, on the right when traveling west on Talbert Avenue. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fountain Valley CA 92708, United States of America.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Talbert Drainage District (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shops (within shouting distance of this marker); School Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Circus Site / First Post Office / Country Stores (within shouting distance of this marker); Wardlow Home / Red Car (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Talbert Home (about 500 feet away); "All Saints Anglican Church" (about 500 feet away); Section Houses (about 800 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Fountain Valley.
 
First School Marker Photo, Click for full size
By Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012
2. First School Marker
 
 
First City Hall / First School Marker Photo, Click for full size
By Greg Ullman, May 22, 2012
3. First City Hall / First School Marker
 
 
"The Center at Founder's Village, a Senior Retirement Center" now occupies the site Photo, Click for full size
By Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012
4. "The Center at Founder's Village, a Senior Retirement Center" now occupies the site
 
 
The Bell From the First School Photo, Click for full size
By Greg Ullman, May 22, 2012
5. The Bell From the First School
 
Credits. This page originally submitted on September 3, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. This page has been viewed 87 times since then. Last updated on January 1, 2013, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California.   3. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California.   4, 5. submitted on September 15, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
 
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