Barstow in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Waterman Elementary School
Built 1936
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Photographed by Craig Baker
1. Waterman Elementary School Marker
Dedicated 1954
Abby L. Waterman Elementary School
Born 1869 - Died 1941
Constructed 1936 - W.P.A.
School Board
Erected 1954 by Barstow Unified School District.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 34° 54.092′ N, 117° 1.542′ W. Marker is in Barstow, California, in San Bernardino County. It is at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Hutchison Street, on the left when traveling east on 2nd Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 N 2nd Ave, Barstow CA 92311, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles, in the Mojave Desert, in the Peninsular Ranges, and specifically in the Transverse Ranges. It is also in the American Southwest. 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ft Irwin National Training Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Beale Uses Camels (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Mormon Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brubaker Mann Inc. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gold (approx. 0.2 miles away); Calico Mountain Mines (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mojave Runners (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old Spanish Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barstow.
Regarding Waterman Elementary School.
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Photographed by Craig Baker, September 21, 2025
2. Waterman Elementary School Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 21, 2025
3. Waterman Elementary School Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 21, 2025
4. Waterman Elementary School
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 21, 2025
5. Waterman Elementary School
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 22, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
