Sutter Creek in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Sutter Creek Grammar School
1871
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 13, 2010
1. Sutter Creek Grammar School Marker
Erected 1977 by Amador Parlor No.80, Native Daughters of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list.
Location. 38° 23.723′ N, 120° 48.035′ W. Marker is in Sutter Creek, California, in Amador County. Marker can be reached from Broad Street near Gopher Flat Road. Marker and school building are located behind the elementary school on Broad Street and can be reached from a small parking area entered from Randolph Street or if walking, the site may also be reached from Cole Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 Broad Street, Sutter Creek CA 95685, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Emerson Shaft (within shouting distance of this marker); 134 Broad Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Leland Stanford, Sr. (about 600 feet away); Wildman Mine (about 600 feet away); Mahoney Mine (about 600 feet away); Sutter Creek Jail
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Regarding Sutter Creek Grammar School. The Sutter Creek Grammar School is #61 on the Sutter Creek Walking Tour Brochure available at the Sutter Creek Visitor Center and Museum.
The former school was built in 1870-71 when the first school on the westerly side of town was torched in a school dispute. The Sutter Creek Women's Club worked for years to obtain grants and raise funds to restore the building. For many years it has been the office of the Amador County Arts Council.
Also see . . .
1. Sutter Creek Grammar School. A short article on the history of the school. (Submitted on February 28, 2010.)
2. Amadorgold's Sutter Creek Grammar School Tour. Historic photos and information on the Sutter Creek Grammar School. (Submitted on February 9, 2012, by Amador Gold of Jackson, California, Amador County.)
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 13, 2010
2. Sutter Creek Grammar School
Marker is located to the right of the entrance doors.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 29, 2008
3. Sutter Creek Grammar School
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 29, 2008
4. Rear View of Schoolhouse
Used as a community center meeting room.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 29, 2008
5. South Side Entrance Door
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 13, 2010
6. Plaque Mounted on the Green Front Door of Schoolhouse
Grammar School
Restoration
By the Women of
The Sutter Creek Woman's Club
1976 - 1986
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 13, 2010
7. Sutter Creek Grammar School
The two-story brick schoolhouse was completed by the start of the school year in September of 1870, at a cost to the community of $10,000
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,276 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 28, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
