Newman in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Dutch Corner School House

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

1. Dutch Corner School House Marker

Inscription. The school was built in 1878 at Dutch Corners, moved to present site in the late 1890’s. Charlie Poy, who had cooked for the railroad crews from his kitchen tent, opened Newman’s first restaurant. Other restaurants followed including Las Flores Cafe, a Mexican restaurant, that closed in 2015.

Erected by Rotary Club of Newman.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 37° 18.851′ N, 121° 1.341′ W. Marker is in Newman, California, in Stanislaus County. It is on Main Street near Fresno Street, on the right when traveling south. The plaque is mounted on the left side of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1417 Main Street, Newman CA 95360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the San Joaquin Valley

and specifically in the Central Valley.

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: Armistead Building (within shouting distance of this marker); IOOF Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Side Index (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Rose Garage (within shouting distance

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of this marker); St. Clair Corner (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Stratton's Hospital (about 300 feet away); West Side Santitarium (about 300 feet away); St. George Hotel (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newman.

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Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

2. Dutch Corner School House

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

3. Dutch Corner School House Marker

Just above the top of the car on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 425 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.