Markleeville in Alpine County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Old Webster School

Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007

1. Old Webster School Marker

Inscription. Built by the citizens of Markleeville in 1882 it remained in operation until 1929 when the new Webster School was completed. In 1966, with the old school on the verge of total destruction, the Historical Society of Alpine County began to raise funds for the restoration of the school. Work began immediately with money and labor donated by the members of the Society and other interested people. In 1968 the project was completed.

Originally dedicated Sept. 17, 1966 — Rededicated and plaqued Sept. 15, 1979 by Snow-Shoe Thomson Chapter No. 1827 of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus.

Erected 1979 by Snow-Shoe Thomson Chapter No. 1827 of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1966.

Location. 38° 41.67′ N, 119° 46.977′ W. Marker is in Markleeville, California, in Alpine County. Marker can be reached from School Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Markleeville CA 96120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alpine County Historical Complex (here, next to this marker); The Lost Whiskey of Raymond

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(a few steps from this marker); Hangman's Bridge & Vigilante Justice (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Log Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Webster School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hurdy House (about 700 feet away); Alpine Hotel (about 800 feet away); Markleeville General Store (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Markleeville.

National Registry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007

2. National Registry Marker

Old Webster Schoolhouse
has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior
1882

Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007

3. Old Webster School Marker

Chalk Drawings on Wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, September 13, 2008

4. Chalk Drawings on Wall

The pre-1900 chalk drawings were found in 1966 under 4 layers of wallcoverings. Student Artists: WALT MONROE & M. GROVER

Photographed By Syd Whittle, September 13, 2008

5. Chalk Drawings on Wall

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,493 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 16, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 4, 5. submitted on September 18, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.