San Dimas in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

San Dimas Grammar School

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 15, 2021

1. San Dimas Grammar School Marker

Inscription. This site was the location of three versions of the San Dimas Grammar School. The first school was a wooden structure built in 1891. The second building was erected in 1908 and was used until the third and final building was completed in 1930. In 1968, the last San Dimas Grammar School was closed.

Erected 2019 by San Dimas Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 34° 6.287′ N, 117° 48.696′ W. Marker is in San Dimas, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Cataract Avenue 0.1 miles south of Bonita Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 S Cataract Ave, San Dimas CA 91773, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

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: Birthplace of San Dimas (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Busy Bee Café (about 800 feet away); Santa Fe Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Mexican Colony (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Johnstone Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sipple Block Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sipple Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Foresman & Hoke Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Dimas.

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Photographed by Craig Baker, March 15, 2021

2. San Dimas Grammar School Marker

Located at Pioneer Park.

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Photographed by Craig Baker, March 15, 2021

3. Marker Detail

1891 Grammar School.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 499 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 17, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.