Capay in Yolo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Capay-Langville School
Photographed By Karen Key, April 27, 2007
1. The Capay-Langville School Marker
Inscription.
The Capay-Langville School. .
Point of Historic Interest Capay, California The Capay-Langville School 1874 - 1980 . For nearly a century the Capay School bell summoned children to one of California’s longest existing schools located and functioning on the same site. Uniquely the school’s basement served as a playroom during foul weather. In 1928, it unified with the Cadenasso School, another early day grammar school district. Students learned and progressed through nine grades offered by the pre-Dewey educational system according to individual abilities. It represented the hopes and trials of the pioneers and immigrants in building the west and providing an education for their children.
Point of Historic Interest
Capay, California
The Capay-Langville School
1874 - 1980
For nearly a century the Capay School bell summoned children to one of California’s longest existing schools located and functioning on the same site. Uniquely the school’s basement served as a playroom during foul weather. In 1928, it unified with the Cadenasso School—another early day grammar school district. Students learned and progressed through nine grades offered by the pre-Dewey educational system according to individual abilities. It represented the hopes and trials of the pioneers and immigrants in building the west and providing an education for their children.
Erected by the alumni and Friends of the Capay School through private donations, work and memorials.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 38° 42.416′ N, 122° 2.796′ W. Marker is in Capay, California, in Yolo County. Marker is on Highway 16 near County Route 85, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Capay CA 95607, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Capay Cemetery (approx.
Also see . . . Yolo County History. Includes some history on Capay and the Capay Valley. (Submitted on May 29, 2007.)
Photographed By Karen Key, April 27, 2007
2. The Capay-Langville School Marker
Photographed By Karen Key, April 27, 2007
3. The Capay-Langville School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,782 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
