Manton in Tehama County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Manton Schoolhouse
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 23, 2015
1. Manton Schoolhouse Marker
Inscription.
Manton Schoolhouse. .
Manton by the 20th century had an estimated population of about 2,000 people. Logging, ranching, and the power company were the main sources of employment in the area. There were up to eight schools in the Manton area with an estimated 200 children in attendance. Due to economic decline in the area, population and the number of schools decreased. The remaining schools were consolidated into the Manton Joint School District. The Manton Schoolhouse was built (circa 1920). It served until 1947 when the first wing of the present day school was built. Today the building serves as the Manton Museum which was established in 1995 by the Manton Historical Society. .
Manton by the 20th century had an estimated population of about 2,000 people. Logging, ranching, and the power company were the main sources of employment in the area. There were up to eight schools in the Manton area with an estimated 200 children in attendance. Due to economic decline in the area, population and the number of schools decreased. The remaining schools were consolidated into the Manton Joint School District. The Manton Schoolhouse was built (circa 1920). It served until 1947 when the first wing of the present day school was built. Today the building serves as the Manton Museum which was established in 1995 by the Manton Historical Society.
Erected 2013 by E Clampus Vitus, Lassen-Loomis Chapter #1914.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.
Location. 40° 25.956′ N, 121° 51.941′ W. Marker is in Manton, California, in Tehama County. It can be reached from Forward Road near Manton School Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31345 Forward Road, Manton CA 96059, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Valley, specifically in the Central Valley, in the Shasta Cascade, and on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, in the Cascade Range, 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 7 miles of this
More about this marker. Continue through the gate and up the hill to the left.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 23, 2015
2. Manton Schoolhouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 913 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
