Lincoln in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Fruitvale School
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Country School Era in Western Placer
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 28, 2011
1. Fruitvale School Marker
1999
Fruitvale School was chosen as the site for this plaque, because the building still exists (in 2005) and is still a community gathering place.
The schools (and last location):
Gold Hill (1855-1946) - - Ridge Road/G.H. Road
Mt. Pleasant (1853-1919) - - 3750 Mt. Pleasant
Manzanita/Coon Creek (1857-1899) - - Manzanita
Sheridan (1864-Present) - - 4750 H. St., Sheridan
Fairview (1867-1900) - - Nicolaus Road/West End
Valley View (1871-1991) - - 7755 McCourtney Road
Central (1872-1946) - - 1200 Block, Fiddyment
Daneville (1874-1919) - - McCourtney/Big Ben
New Hope (1884-1919) and (1932-1938) - - Garden Bar Road at Coon Creek
Fruitvale (1888-1946) - - 3425 Fruitvale Road
Orange Valley (1888-1916) - - Hwy 193/Stardust
Fair Oaks (1900-1936) - - 4538 Wise Road
Rivervale (1914-1939) - - Moore Rd./County Line
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Silver Star Parlor #63
Native Sons of the Golden West
Lincoln, California, September 9, 2005
Erected 1999 by Placer County Historical Society and Native Sons of the Golden West, Silver Star Parlor #63.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 9, 1836.
Location. 38° 54.753′ N, 121° 14.021′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, California, in Placer County. It can be reached from Fruitvale Road west of Stafford Lane, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3425 Fruitvale Road, Lincoln CA 95648, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro, in the Sierra Nevada, and in the Lake Tahoe Basin. It is also in the American Mountain West. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Virginiatown (approx. 1.3 miles away); First Clay Pipe Plant in the West (approx. 3.4 miles away); Colonel C. Lincoln Wilson (approx. 3.4 miles away); Lincoln World War II Memorial (approx. 3.4 miles away); Beerman Plaza
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 28, 2011
2. Country School Era in Western Placer Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 28, 2011
3. Fruitvale School and Markers
The Fruitvale School marker is mounted on the rock base to the left of the steps. The Country School Era in Western Placer marker is seen mounted on the wall to the right of the entrance door.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 28, 2011
4. Fruitvale School and Community Hall
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 28, 2011
5. 2006 Governor's Award - Historic Preservation
Fruitvale School/Hall was recognized by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as a recipient of the Governor's Historic Preservation Award. This prestigious award is granted to organizations that "demonstrate outstanding commitment to excellence in historic preservation."
Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 8, 2011
6. Flag on Display on Back Wall of Schoolhouse
1918
This flag was restored and framed in 2002 by Steve Dick as a gift to the Fruitvale School. The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce contributed toward the expenses.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 28, 2011
7. Interior of the Schoolhouse
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 28, 2011
8. Fruitvale School
The school bell was originally at the Gold Hill School. When that school closed, items were given to the local residents who attended the school as keepsakes. The bell was given to a family who displayed it at their summer cabin. When they sold the cabin they donated the bell to the Fruitvale School.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,998 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 28, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on October 25, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7, 8. submitted on April 28, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
