Near Mariposa in Mariposa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Mt. Buckingham School
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2011
1. Mt. Buckingham School Marker
Inscription.
Mt. Buckingham School. . This school was originally two stories and was built in Georgetown about 1878. At that time it was called the Snow Creek School. Space was limited so the school was dismantled and moved to a larger site in 1910. The land was donated by Richard Darrah, a local merchant who also ran the post office. Many students helped with the labor. Mt. Buckingham, named after a resident, was within view of the new site so the school then became Mt. Buckingham School. At one time, a duel took place at the school. A Mr. Quimby accused Dick Smithers of stealing his sow. The argument was followed by gunfire, resulting in the death of Smithers. Mary Paisley was the teacher who held the last class in 1953. Since then the building has been called the Darrah School and used for community events. Many local residents attended this school. Renovation was done in 1996-1996, by the Mariposa Kiwanis Club.
This school was originally two stories and was built in Georgetown about 1878. At that time it was called the Snow Creek School. Space was limited so the school was dismantled and moved to a larger site in 1910. The land was donated by Richard Darrah, a local merchant who also ran the post office. Many students helped with the labor. Mt. Buckingham, named after a resident, was within view of the new site so the school then became Mt. Buckingham School. At one time, a duel took place at the school. A Mr. Quimby accused Dick Smithers of stealing his sow. The argument was followed by gunfire, resulting in the death of Smithers. Mary Paisley was the teacher who held the last class in 1953. Since then the building has been called the Darrah School and used for community events. Many local residents attended this school. Renovation was done in 1996-1996, by the Mariposa Kiwanis Club.
Erected 1996 by E Clampus Vitus, Matuca Chapter No. 1849.
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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 37° 30.978′ N, 119° 50.13′ W. Marker is near Mariposa, California, in Mariposa County. Marker is at the intersection
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of Darrah Road and Triangle Road on Darrah Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5991 Darrah Road, Mariposa CA 95338, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Matuca Chapter 1849 E C V gratefully acknowledges the MacReady Ranch Inc. on whose property this monument has been erected April 1996.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2011
4. Mt. Buckingham School
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2011
5. Mt. Buckingham School
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 914 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 2, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
