Anaheim in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
This Boulder
Photographed By Adam Margolis
1. This Boulder Marker
This boulder marks the site of one of the first public schools in this county.
Built 1867.
First teacher - Jennie Swift.
William M. McFadden taught here 1869 to 1879.
Erected 1929 by Mojave Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 33° 51.114′ N, 117° 47.507′ W. Marker is in Anaheim, California, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Santa Ana Canyon Road and Imperial Highway, on the right when traveling west on Santa Ana Canyon Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5581 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim CA 92807, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Peralta (approx. half a mile away); Yorba Cemetery (approx. one mile away); History Speaks Softly (approx. one mile away); Site of Don Bernardo Yorba Hacienda (approx. 1.1 miles away); Peralta Adobe (approx. 1.3 miles away); Roland E. Bigonger (approx. 1.4 miles away); Submerged Dam
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Photographed By Adam Margolis
2. This Boulder Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 334 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
