Santa Paula in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Isbell School
1939
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 19, 2021
1. Isbell School Marker
Federal Works Agency, Public Works Administration.
John M. Carmody, Federal Works Administrator.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States.
Isbell School, 1939. (Marker Number 143.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Ventura County Historical Landmarks, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 34° 20.939′ N, 119° 4.042′ W. Marker is in Santa Paula, California, in Ventura County. It is on 4th Street north of Harvard Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 221 S 4th St, Santa Paula CA 93060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles, on Central Coast, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Ebell Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Town Clock (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rigi-Gated Fumigator (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Christian Church (approx. half a mile away); Water Well Drilling Rig (approx. half a mile away); Glen Tavern Inn (approx. half a mile away); Birthplace of Union Oil Company of California (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Depot, Santa Paula (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Paula.
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Regarding Isbell School. Ventura County Historical Landmark No. 143 statement of significance:
Olive Mann Isbell School, built 1926, designated February 1992.
This school is named for Olive Mann Isbell who opened the first public school in California in 1846. Isbell was a Santa Paula resident at the time of her death. Architect: Roy C. Wilson.
Additional keywords. Olive Mann Isbell, Baker House
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2. Isbell School Marker
In memory of Olive Mann Isbell, 1824-1899, first American school teacher in California. February 14 1926.
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3. Isbell School Marker
This building dedicated to Truth, Liberty, Toleration, by the Native Sons of the Golden West, February 14 1926.
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4. Isbell School Markers
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5. Isbell School Markers
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6. Isbell Middle School
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7. Isbell Middle School - Condor Country
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8. Santa Paula Cemetery gravesite
The first American school teacher in California. Taught in 1846 at the Old Mission, Santa Clara. Erected to her memory by the Current Events Club of Santa Paula, 1908.
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9. Baker House
Located nearby, at 525 E Main Street, built in 1890. Ventura County Historical Landmark No. 83.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,676 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 29, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 8. submitted on November 8, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 9. submitted on October 29, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
