Produce and Waterfront in Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Oakland's First Public School
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2009
1. Oakland's First Public School Marker - Missing
Erected 1976 by Alameda County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 37° 47.91′ N, 122° 16.675′ W. Marker was in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It was in Produce and Waterfront. Marker was at the intersection of Fourth Street and Clay Street, on the left when traveling east on Fourth Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Oakland CA 94607, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Western Pacific Railroad Depot (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Estuary Industry (about 600 feet away); Jefferson Square Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Port of Oakland (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of Oakland (approx. 0.2 miles away); USS Potomac (approx. ¼ mile away); Live Oak Lodge U.D (approx. ¼ mile away); History of the Transbay Ferry (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.
More about this marker. The marker is missing. Its former location is easy to find, however, as there is a large rock upon which the marker was mounted, along with
this page online
Regarding Oakland's First Public School. Oakland's first school, built in July, 1853, and described as "substantial, elegant and commodious", opened with Miss Hannah Jayne as the first teacher. The building was subsequently relocated to the corner of West and Seventh Streets, and eventually became a church.
Also see . . . Alameda County Landmarks. The Alameda County Historical Society's listing of historical landmarks within the county, as well a list of the plaques they have placed and their locations. (Submitted on May 2, 2009.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2009
2. Oakland's First Public School Missing Marker - Wide Shot
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2009
3. Oakland's First Public School Marker - Invitiation to the Dedication
Although the marker itself is missing, directly behind the rock upon which the marker was mounted is a steel pole upon which is fastened a sign reading, "The Alameda County Historical Society ivites you to their PLAQUE DEDICATION marking the site of Oakland's first public school at Fourth and Clay Streets in Oakland 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 1976"
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,406 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 2, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Picture and inscription of the missing marker. • Can you help?
