Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Lincoln-Adelaida School

Photographed by James King, August 12, 2013

1. Lincoln-Adelaida School Marker

Inscription. On April 18, 1917, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Sims deeded this site of one and one half acres to and for the Lincoln School for the sum of $10.00 dollars. The school was built in 1917 and operated as a one room school house from 1917-1964. The school started serving the Adelaida elementary students in grades 1-8, in the fall of 1917. By 1925, the school buildings and grounds began to serve the Adelaida community as a meeting place. Major alterations came in 1948 when electricity arrived. The old gasoline lanterns were replaced with four new electric light fixtures. The school continues to be the community center for regular local club meetings, government workshops and social functions.

Erected 2002 by Native Sons of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1775.

Location. 35° 40.115′ N, 120° 51.36′ W. Marker is in Paso Robles, California, in San Luis Obispo County. It is on Chimney Rock Road 4.3 miles west of Nacimiento Lake Drive (County Route G14), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9001 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles CA 93446, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Adelaida (approx. 1.8 miles away); Willow Creek Mennonite Church (approx. 5.8 miles away); Brewster – Dutra House (approx. 9.4 miles away); First Mennonite Church (approx. 9½ miles away); Hotel El Paso de Robles (approx. 9.7 miles away); The Jeanesville Pump (approx. 9.7 miles away); Geneseo School (approx. 9.7 miles away); Paso Robles’ First Jail (approx. 9.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paso Robles.

Regarding Lincoln-Adelaida School. National Register of Historic Places #01001244

The Marker and Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, August 12, 2013

2. The Marker and Dedication Plaque

To Honor the life of
William M. Gerst
1926 - 2002
Friend, Rancher, Mentor, Patriot

Photographed by James King, August 12, 2013

3. Lincoln-Adelaida School & Marker

Seen in context from the turnout on Chimney Rock Road

Lincoln-Adelaida School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, August 12, 2013

4. Lincoln-Adelaida School

Photographed by James King, August 12, 2013

5. Lincoln-Adelaida School

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2013, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 1,406 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on August 17, 2013, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 13, 2013, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.