Buena Park in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
School House
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 18, 2016
1. School House Marker
Typical of one room schoolhouse of the 1800's is this one from Beloit, Kansas. Built in 1879, it housed 8 classes at a time from the first through the eighth grades. Schools rarely had more than two rooms in those days, due not only to the limited resources of the Pioneers, but also because of the ease in heating.
Mr. Knott bought the school, outhouse, and play ground at an auction, had them dismantled, and trucked here in 1952. To facilitate reconstruction, numerous drawings and photographs were made of the school, both interior and exterior enabling the plasterer to duplicate exactly the cracked and worn walls. The original building has been changed from white to red, and a bell tower added. Used briefly as a kindergarten for the Knott's grandchildren during the 1950's, the building stands as a shining example of Americana and a monument to the sound education of our ancestors.
Erected by Knotts Berry Family.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 33° 50.588′ N, 118° 0.034′ W. Marker is in Buena Park, California, in Orange County. Marker can be
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rivera School (within shouting distance of this marker); Birdcage Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Betsy (about 400 feet away); Knotts Berry Farm (approx. 0.2 miles away); Knott's Classic Carousel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Buena Park Woman's Clubhouse (approx. 1.4 miles away); Site of Lily Creamery (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buena Park.
Also see . . . The History of Knott's Old Schoolhouse. The Knotts News Blog entry (Submitted on May 12, 2017, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California.)
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 18, 2016
2. School House Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 18, 2016
3. The School House
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 18, 2016
4. Interior of Schoolhouse
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 18, 2016
5. Book Shelves
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 18, 2016
6. Additional Plaque Mounted on Building
In Recognition of the value to our nation of the education provided by the one room school house, this plaque is placed on an original one built in 1879, near Beloit, Kansas. Dedicated by Hannah Bushrod Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution June 1960.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2017, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 406 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 12, 2017, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
