Palmdale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Palmdale Schoolhouse
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 31, 2023
1. Palmdale Schoolhouse Marker
Built in 1886.
Dedicated to the Citizens of Palmdale, CA, 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 these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. 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. It is on 30th Street East Ό mile south of California Route 138, on
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles, in the High Desert, and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Palmdale Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); Blackbird Airpark (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-86 (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). Touch for a list and map of
Photographed by Denise Boose, September 15, 2007
2. Palmdale School House and Marker
The marker is to the left of the door.
Also see . . . Palmdale Schoolhouse History. (Submitted on March 3, 2012.)
Photographed by Denise Boose, September 15, 2007
3. Palmdale School Bell
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 31, 2023
4. Marker Below the School Bell
Has the same text as the marker mounted on the wall.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 31, 2023
5. Palmdale Schoolhouse
Photographed by Denise Boose, September 15, 2007
6. WJ McAdam Memorial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 2,749 times since then and 146 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 3, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 4, 5. submitted on June 3, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on February 28, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
