Anaheim in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Loara School Bell

Photographed By Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012

1. Loara School Bell Marker

Inscription. In 1869, near this location, Mr. Benjamin F. Kellogg helped establish the pioneer farming community of Fairview. In 1870 Mr. Kellogg donated land for the first Fairview school, built at today's Ball Road and Euclid Avenue. By 1888 the school, one of Orange County's first elementary schools, was severely overcrowded. A new larger school was built at this current site in 1888 at a cost of almost $7000. First known as the New Fairview School, later West Anaheim School or West End School, it was finally known as Loara School by 1899.
This 350-lb. bell, cast in 1888, hung in the bell-tower of the school until the old school's demolition in 1936. Preserved here, this bell recognizes the early pioneers and the citizens who sacrificed to educate thier (sic) own children as well as the future generations of children that pass through this school.

Erected 2004 by The Native Sons of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 33° 49.748′ N, 117° 56.243′ W. Marker is in Anaheim, California, in Orange County. Marker is at the

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intersection of Broadway and Loara Street, on the right when traveling west on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 W Broadway, Anaheim CA 92802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of San Pedro Gate (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mother Colony House (approx. 0.7 miles away); A Utopian Dream (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Mother Colony House (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Mother Colony House (approx. ¾ mile away); Architectural Sampler (approx. ¾ mile away); Wind and Water / Anaheim Agriculture (approx. ¾ mile away); Outdoor Living (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anaheim.

Loara School Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012

2. Loara School Bell

Loara Elementary School and Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Greg Ullman

3. Loara Elementary School and Bell

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. This page has been viewed 766 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.