Somis in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Somis School

By Craig Baker, July 14, 2018

1. The Somis School Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Somis School building is located on the former site of the Somis Methodist Church. It was built in 1924 to replace the older school building which became the Somis Thursday Clubhouse. Originally the school had only three classrooms. Modernization and expansion began in the 1930’s and continues today. This school also serves as a community center for Somis.

Erected by Ventura County. (Marker Number 133.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the California, Ventura County Historical Landmarks series list.

Location. 34° 15.527′ N, 118° 59.856′ W. Marker is in Somis, California, in Ventura County. Marker is on North Street west of West Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5268 North St, Somis CA 93066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. El Camino Real Bell (approx. 3 miles away); Camarillo Ranch House (approx. 3.1 miles away); Adolfo Camarillo Heritage Grove

Somis School and Marker image. Click for full size.

By Craig Baker, July 14, 2018

2. Somis School and Marker

(approx. 3.1 miles away); “Fruit Brandy” Still (approx. 4.1 miles away); Tanner Corner (approx. 6.8 miles away); Moorpark’s Community Church (approx. 7 miles away); Pederson Ranch House (approx. 7.4 miles away); Portolá Expedition (approx. 7.4 miles away).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. — Somis Methodist Church, at its current location in Moorpark, Ventura County Landmark No. 55.

The Somis School image. Click for full size.

By Craig Baker, July 14, 2018

3. The Somis School

Somis Thursday Clubhouse image. Click for full size.

By Craig Baker, July 14, 2018

4. Somis Thursday Clubhouse

The original 1895 school building, located at Hwy 34 & Bell St., Ventura County Landmark No. 85.

Fulkerson Hardware image. Click for full size.

By Craig Baker, July 14, 2018

5. Fulkerson Hardware

Family-owned since 1912, located at Hwy 34 & Rice St., Ventura County Landmark No. 128.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 90 times since then. Last updated on December 27, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 3, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.