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Davis in Yolo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

Old Davis High School

 
 
Old Davis High School Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2020
1. Old Davis High School Marker
Inscription. Built in 1927, citizens purchased this entire block for Davis' first high school. The present gym replaced the original that burned down in 1937. In 1981, Old Davis High was rehabilitated as new Davis City Hall.

23 Russell Boulevard
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
 
Location. 38° 32.806′ N, 121° 44.799′ W. Marker is in Davis, California, in Yolo County. It can be reached from Russell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 Russell Street, Davis CA 95616, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro, in Sacramento Valley, and specifically in the Central Valley. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in 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: Lincoln Highway Marker (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Davis Library Building (about 600 feet away); First Bicycle Lanes in Davis (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Bentley House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Richard E. Lyng (approx. 0.4 miles away); Davis Cooperative Centennial, 1887-1987 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic City Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dresbach-Hunt-Boyer Mansion (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Davis.
 
More about this marker. The marker is located on the back/north/parking lot side of the Davis City Hall. It is not visible from the street.

 
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Old Davis High School Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2020
2. Old Davis High School Marker - wide view
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 616 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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Jun. 20, 2026