Newhall in Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Little Red Schoolhouse
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 2, 2024
1. Little Red Schoolhouse Marker
The Little Red Schoolhouse is representative of the type of small school used in mining camps and frontier settlements in the late 1800s. It was obtained in the 1920s by Robert E. Callahan, a collector of Western memorabilia who operated the Mission Village auto park in Culver City. The auto park shut down when construction of the Santa Monica freeway was imminent. In 1963, Callahan moved his collection of buildings and relics to Mint Canyon. In 1987 his widow, Marion Callahan, donated the schoolhouse and many other belongings to the Historical Society.
Erected 2024 by City of Santa Clarita, and SCVHS.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 34° 22.425′ N, 118° 31.402′ W. Marker is in Santa Clarita, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Newhall. It can be reached from Newhall Avenue near Railroad Avenue. Located adjacent to Hart Park, at the Santa Clarita History Center, east of the historic train station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24029
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kingsburry House (a few steps from this marker); Ramona Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Edison House (a few steps from this marker); Mogul Locomotive (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mitchell Adobe (about 400 feet away); Saugus Train Station (about 400 feet away); End of an Era (about 400 feet away); San Fernando Tunnel (about 400 feet away); Newhall Ranch House (about 600 feet away); Pardee House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clarita.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 2, 2024
2. Little Red Schoolhouse and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 2, 2024
3. Little Red Schoolhouse Interior
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
