Near McArthur in Shasta County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Site of the First School in Fall River Valley
Erected by The State Park Commission in cooperation with The Fall River Teachers' Association and the Fort Crook Historical Society, May 30, 1961. (Marker Number 759.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Landmarks • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 41° 4.258′ N, 121° 20.249′ W. Marker is near McArthur, California, in Shasta County. Marker is on State Highway 299. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fall River Mills CA 96028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lockhart Ferry (approx. 7.3 miles away); An Unknown Soldier (approx. 7.4 miles away); Glenburn Community Church (approx. 7.9 miles away); Captain Dick and Richard Pugh (approx. 9.3 miles away); Fort Crook (approx. 9.3 miles away); Lassen Emigrant Trail (approx. 11 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,403 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on July 25, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.