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.
Lincoln-Adelaida School. . 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.
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.
Location. 35° 40.115′ N, 120° 51.36′ W. Marker is in Paso Robles, California, in San Luis Obispo County. Marker 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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9001 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles CA 93446, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regarding Lincoln-Adelaida School. National Register of Historic Places #01001244
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2. The Marker and Dedication Plaque
To Honor the life of William M. Gerst 1926 - 2002 Friend, Rancher, Mentor, Patriot
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3. Lincoln-Adelaida School & Marker
Seen in context from the turnout on Chimney Rock Road
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4. Lincoln-Adelaida School
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5. Lincoln-Adelaida School
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2013, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 502 times since then and 20 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.