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Site of First School in Fall River Valley
On State Hwy 299 (P.M. 99.0), 0.4 mi W of Lassen Co line, 3.6 mi E of McArthur, McArthur,
CA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
41° 4' 10.6644",
-121° 20' 30.5772"
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California State Historical Marker |
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In 1868, the first school in Fall River Valley was built near this spot. The windowless building was of log construction and measured 20 feet by 30 feet. About 1870 the first sawmill in the valley was built at Dana, and lumber was obtained to put a floor in the schoolhouse and build school desks.
Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00 |
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Site of First School Historical Marker Location Map, Fall River Valley Historical Marker Location Map, McArthur, California Map
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