Danville in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Site of Sycamore School

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 9, 2022

1. Site of Sycamore School Marker

Inscription. This one room school opened in 1866 and operated until 1927 when for the lack of students it was consolidated with the Danville Grammar School. One of the school’s early graduates, Charlotte Wood, returned here to teach for 3 years. The building was converted to a residence which was destroyed by fire in 1945.

Erected 1990 by San Ramon Valley Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. 37° 48.07′ N, 121° 55.941′ W. Marker is in Danville, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is at the intersection of Camino Tassajara and Wood Ranch Road, on the right when traveling west on Camino Tassajara. The plaque is mounted to a red brick masonry foundation on the walking trail, north of Camino Tassajara, and east of Wood Ranch Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville CA 94506, 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. Site of San Ramon Grammar School (approx. 2.9 miles away); A.J. Young House (approx. 3.3 miles away); Blackhawk Ranch Quarry (approx. 3.3 miles away); Bret Harte Park (approx. 3.4 miles away); Indian Grinding Holes (approx. 3.4 miles away); Osborn House

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(approx. 3½ miles away); Sentinel Rock Overlook (approx. 3½ miles away); Podva Farmhouse (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 9, 2022

2. Site of Sycamore School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.