Palmdale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Palmdale School House

By Denise Boose, September 15, 2007

1. Palmdale School House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1886
Dedicated to the Citizens of Palmdale.
October 16, 1986 On April 10, 1888 the Palmdale School District was formed and this building served as its first school. The school, located near 27th East & Ave R-8, was attended by the children of the German Lutheran settlers from Nebraska and Illinois. In 1899 the colony was disbanded and in 1908 the school was moved to Lancaster, where it served as a residence. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Settle purchased the building in 1960, at which time it was moved to Tropico Gold Mine. IN 1970, the school was declared a historical landmark by the Daughters of the American Revolution and in 1980 the Settle Family donated the building to the City of Palmdale as its first historical landmark.

Erected 1986 by Palmdale City Council and School House Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is April 10, 1888.

Location. 34° 34.567′ N, 118° 4.6′ W. Marker is in Palmdale, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on 30th Street

Palmdale School House and Marker image. Click for full size.

By Denise Boose, September 15, 2007

2. Palmdale School House and Marker

The marker is mounted on the wall to the left of the entrance door.

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East. Located at W.J. McAdam Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38115 30th Street East, Lancaster CA 93536, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Blackbird Air Park (approx. 1.9 miles away); F-101 Voodoo Escort Fighter (approx. 1.9 miles away); William J. "Pete" Knight (approx. 1.9 miles away); F-86F-30 (approx. 1.9 miles away); B-2 Spirit (approx. 1.9 miles away); Stanley P Butchart 1928 - 2008 / C-140 Jetstar (approx. 1.9 miles away); James J. Stegman 1920 - 2009 / A-4C Skyhawk (approx. 1.9 miles away); A-4AR Cockpit Trainer (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palmdale.

Also see . . . The Old Palmdale Schoolhouse 1888. The History of the Palmdale School District (Submitted on March 3, 2012.)

Palmdale School House image. Click for full size.

By Denise Boose, September 15, 2007

3. Palmdale School House

By Denise Boose, September 15, 2007

4. Palmdale School House

Palmdale School Bell image. Click for full size.

By Denise Boose, September 15, 2007

5. Palmdale School Bell

The marker at the base of the school bell repeats the same text as the marker mounted on the wall.

WJ McAdam Park Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

By Denise Boose, September 15, 2007

6. WJ McAdam Park Memorial Park

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 838 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 28, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.