Menifee in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
1890 Menifee School
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 1, 2021
1. 1890 Menifee School Marker
Built in 1890 on 1-1/2 acres of land donated by William
Snoddy, the 2-classroom school joined a general store and
blacksmith shop as the hub of the community. It served as
an elementary and high school by day and civic meeting place
at night with gas lanterns used for lighting. Miss Eliza Auld
was the first teacher. A lightning strike damaged the belfry
in 1916. The school served 63 years until the Menifee Union
District was formed and Menifee Elementary built in 1952.
The vacant building was lost to fire in July 1971.Erected 2016 by Menifee Valley Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 33° 41.028′ N, 117° 11.326′ W. Marker is in Menifee, California, in Riverside County. Marker is on Bradley Road south of Newport Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Menifee CA 92584, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William Newport Ranch (approx. 0.6 miles away); Kings Inn (approx.
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 1, 2021
2. 1890 Menifee School Marker
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Menifee Valley Historical Association
3. 1890 Menifee School and Marker
Two photos were combined for this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on July 26, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
