San Juan Bautista in San Benito County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Old School House

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado

1. Old School House Marker

Inscription. Marker One:
Has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
By the United States Department of the Interior
1868

Marker Two:
San Juan Bautista
Third Street Historic District
Odd Fellows Hall
1868
San Juan’s 1st Grammar School then the I.O.O. F.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 36° 50.72′ N, 121° 32.265′ W. Marker is in San Juan Bautista, California, in San Benito County. It is at the intersection of Third Street and Polk Street, on the right when traveling north on Third Street. The plaques are mounted to the right of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Third Street, San Juan Bautista CA 95045, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: City of San Juan Bautista (within shouting distance of this marker); De Anza Expedition 1775 – 1776 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Amah Mutsun Garden (about 400 feet away); Progress Becomes History (about 400 feet away); Safety Follows Wisdom

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(about 400 feet away); San Juan Bautista Plaza Historic District (about 500 feet away); Veterans of the World War (about 500 feet away); Castro/Breen Adobe and Plaza Hotel (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan Bautista.

Other markers no longer nearby. Settler's Cabin (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); El Camino Real Bell (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Old School House Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 5, 2023

2. Old School House Markers

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 5, 2023

3. Old School House Markers

Old School House & IOOF Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 5, 2023

4. Old School House & IOOF Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 6, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.