Altaville in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Altaville Grammar School

1906

1. Altaville Grammar School Marker

Altaville School Teacher(Lizzie G. Hannan) Souvenir Booklet 1905-1906

Inscription. This brick building, erected in 1858 with funds raised by a dance in the Billiard Saloon of the N.R. Prince Building (which still stands), is one of the oldest schools of California. Used as a school until 1950, it was then replaced by the present Mark Twain Elementary School in Altaville.

Erected 1955 by California State Park Commission in cooperation with Princess Parlor No. 84, Native Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 499.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Landmarks • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 38° 5.041′ N, 120° 33.682′ W. Marker is in Altaville, California, in Calaveras County. It can be reached from Main Street (State Highway 49). The Marker is on the front of the building. The building is located on the grounds of the Division of Forestry Station, Altaville. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 N Main Street (State Highway 49), Altaville CA 95221, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Giovanni Lavagnino (approx. 0.4 miles away); Altaville Foundry & Machine Works

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(approx. half a mile away); Prince-Garibardi Building (approx. half a mile away); Gold Furnace (approx. 0.9 miles away); Water Wheel (approx. 0.9 miles away); Whim (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Monitor (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hogarth Stamp Mill (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Altaville.

Regarding Altaville Grammar School. This site was placed on the National Register of Historical Places on August 24, 1979.

Additional keywords. One Room Schoolhouse

1919

2. Altaville Grammar School Marker

Altaville School student classwork or homework dated 1919 and 1920. Students name is blacked out online only.

circa 1900's

3. Altaville Grammar School Marker

Altaville Class Photo, believed to be taken around 1918. One of the students wrote at the bottom of the photo where she is seated, which one is her. Same student whose classwork is pictured above #2

Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 31, 2006

4. Altaville Grammar School Marker

The Marker - To the right of the front door.

Altaville Grammar School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 3, 2006

5. Altaville Grammar School

The marker is mounted on the front wall to the right of the entrance door.

Interior of the Altaville Grammar School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 3, 2006

6. Interior of the Altaville Grammar School

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 3, 2006

7. Interior of the Altaville Grammar School

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 3, 2006

8. Interior of the Altaville Grammar School

Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,406 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2024. 4. submitted on August 11, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on February 13, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6, 7, 8. submitted on December 27, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.