Quincy in Plumas County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Plumas County’s First School House
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
1. Plumas County’s First School House Marker
Erected in 1857
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Trustees – J.W. Thompson & J.C. Church
Teacher – Mr. S.A. Ballou – Nineteen scholars
Erected 1957 by Native Daughters of the Golden West, Plumas Pioneer Parlor No. 219. (Marker Number 625.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. 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 1857.
Location. 39° 56.336′ N, 120° 54.937′ W. Marker is in Quincy, California, in Plumas County. Marker can be reached from Fairgrounds Road south of Lee Road. The schoolhouse and marker are located on the grounds of the Plumas County Fairgrounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 Fairgrounds Road, Quincy CA 95971, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mt. Ingalls Lookout (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Ranch and Hotel (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Clough/Braden Home (approx. 1.6 miles away); Arthur W. Keddie (approx. 1.6 miles away); Plumas Club
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More about this marker. From the California Office of Historic Preservation website:
In 1857 the residents of the eastern end of American Valley built a school, the first schoolhouse in Plumas County. On July 2, 1857, Mr. S. A. Ballou was engaged as teacher for 19 children. The building is now used for kindergarten purposes (1957).
Location: Plumas Co Fairgrounds, 2 mi E of Quincy via E Main St and Fairgrounds Rd
from the California Office of Historic Preservation website
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
2. Plumas County’s First School House Marker
The Marker is to the left of the entrance.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
3. Plumas County’s First School House
The marker is to the left of the entrance.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
4. Plumas County’s First School House
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
5. Quincy Public School
Built in 1905, the school is located on the corner of Main and Church Streets.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 29, 2012
6. Quincy Public School
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 29, 2012
7. Quincy Public School Plaque
1905 – 1951
“A Monument to Education
Dedicated by Las Plumas del Oro No. 8, E Clampus Vitus
June 18, 1983
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 515 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on December 11, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 17, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 24, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
