San Rafael in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Dixie Schoolhouse
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2013
1. Dixie Schoolhouse Marker
Inscription.
Dixie Schoolhouse. . The Dixie Schoolhouse is the oldest one-room school in Marin County and has been in continuous use since its construction in 1864. The property was deeded to James Miller by Don Timoteo Murphy and is part of the Las Gallinas Ranch granted to Murphy by the Mexican Government. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. It is the last Mid-Victorian schoolhouse in Marin County and is used for educational purposes and community events. , The building was used by the Dixie School District until 1957, when the last teacher, Josephine Codoni Leary, moved to one of the new schools built to accommodate the children of the post-war population explosion. Mrs. Leary, a lifelong resident of Marin County, served Dixie School District until her retirement in 1971.
The Dixie Schoolhouse is the oldest one-room school in Marin County and has been in continuous use since its construction in 1864. The property was deeded to James Miller by Don Timoteo Murphy and is part of the Las Gallinas Ranch granted to Murphy by the Mexican Government. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. It is the last Mid-Victorian schoolhouse in Marin County and is used for educational purposes and community events.
The building was used by the Dixie School District until 1957, when the last teacher, Josephine Codoni Leary, moved to one of the new schools built to accommodate the children of the post-war population explosion. Mrs. Leary, a lifelong resident of Marin County, served Dixie School District until her retirement in 1971.
Erected 1994 by Native Sons of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 38° 1.758′ N, 122° 32.763′ W. Marker is in San Rafael, California, in Marin County. Marker is on Las Gallinas Avenue south of Miller Creek Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map
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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2189 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael CA 94903, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Dixie Schoolhouse
Built 1864 - 69
By James Miller
Marin County Pioneer
Placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
December 26, 1972
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2013
6. A Second Plaque Mounted on the Front of the Building
The Original Dixie School
This one room school was built
in 1864 and in operation until 1954
The significance of this historic site
is recognized by Anne Bradstreet Chapter
NSCDXVIIC
October 1, 2006
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2013
7. Dixie Schoolhouse
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2013, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 612 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 27, 2013, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.