Madera in Madera County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Dixieland School
100 Years of Education October 1913-2013
Photographed By Grub-Gulch Chapter 41-49
1. Dixieland School Marker
Inscription.
Dixieland School. 100 Years of Education October 1913-2013. In February of 1913 residents of the Dixieland farming district realized the need for a local school. They petitioned the county and the resulting school was named Munich, which came from a group of residents who migrated here from the town of Munich in the Dakotas. In 1917, during World War I, public sentiment convinced the community to rename the school "Dixieland." The small schoolhouse became the social nucleus of the neighborhood. The women's club met here, monthly dances complete with bands were hosted, and people came from surrounding areas to attend the Christmas festivities. Today the school continues as the centerpiece of the community.
In February of 1913 residents of the Dixieland farming district realized the need for a local school. They petitioned the county and the resulting school was named Munich, which came from a group of residents who migrated here from the town of Munich in the Dakotas. In 1917, during World War I, public sentiment convinced the community to rename the school "Dixieland." The small
schoolhouse became the social nucleus of the neighborhood. The women's club met here, monthly dances complete with bands were hosted, and people came from surrounding areas to attend the Christmas festivities. Today the school
continues as the centerpiece of the community.
Erected 2013 by Grub Gulch Chapter 41-49 E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1913.
Location. 37° 1.048′ N, 120° 12.163′ W. Marker is in Madera, California, in Madera County. Marker is on Road 19 south of Avenue 18 1/2, on the left when traveling south. Marker is on a concrete bench in front of the school. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18440 Road 19, Madera CA 93637, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Berenda (approx. 3.1 miles away); Mammoth Orange
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2020, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on April 13, 2020. 2. submitted on May 6, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
