Stockton in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

First Stockton High School

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

1. First Stockton High School Marker

Inscription. Commemorative Plaque

First Stockton High School
This building housed the first high school organized in Stockton.
According to records, the classes were opened to students January 10, 1870.
Twenty eight pupils made up the new school.
The facility consisted of A.H. Ranfall, principal, and Mrs. A. Loomis, assistant.
The first graduating class consisted of Miss Lottie Grunsky, Miss Alice M. Mills, and Mr. Ewald Grunsky.
These pupils received their high school diplomas December 23, 1870.

This plaque presented and dedicated by Stockton Parlor No. 256, N:D:G:W.

Erected by Stockton Parlor No. 256, Native Daughters of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 10, 1870.

Location. 37° 57.405′ N, 121° 17.281′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It is on North San Joaquin Street north of East Miner Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The plaque is mounted next to a side door of the Bank of Stockton building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 East Miner Avenue, Stockton CA 95205, 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

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other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Federal Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Medico-Dental Building (about 500 feet away); Saint John’s Episcopal Church and Guild Hall (about 700 feet away); Tretheway Block - Argonaut Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); B & M Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stockton City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Remember Pearl Harbor (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Agnes School and Convent (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Lindsay Point (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding First Stockton High School. Washington School was built on four lots at a cost of $25,724. Two of the lots were donated by city founder, Captain Charles M. Weber. The high school students occupied the two rooms on the second story. A third story was added in 1891 to make room for more high school students. The third story was later removed when the high school students moved to their own building. The structure was purchased in 1958 by the Bank of Stockton and razed. The bank still occupies this location.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

2. First Stockton High School Marker

Bank of Stockton Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

3. Bank of Stockton Building

Marker is just out of view on the far left.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 797 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.