Schools
Columbia School House: the old red brick school on a hill
The Columbia School House is believed to be the oldest surviving two-story brick schoolhouse in California. Built in 1860, this historic school sits on a picturesque hill overlooking town. Gently restored and preserved, this school is in spectacular shape and provides visitors with a wonderful opportunity to step back in time and...
The historic Forest City schoolhouse in Sierra County
Located at an elevation of 4,500 feet, in the foothills of the Tahoe National Forest, Forest City is Sierra County’s cherished ghost town. Founded in 1852, when miners discovered gold at Oregon Creek, Forest City seemingly grew overnight. Within two years, the town had over 1,000 residents and dozens of businesses. Unfortunately, as...
The Old Webster Schoolhouse: Alpine County’s historic and charming schoolhouse
The Old Webster Schoolhouse is a carefully restored and preserved late-19th century schoolhouse that served Alpine County from 1882 to 1928. This near-700 square foot structure was built on a hilltop, overlooking the small rural town of Markleeville and the surrounding beautiful Sierra landscape. It’s a picturesque location that...
The Historic Oleta Schoolhouse of Fiddletown
In 1849, a group of men from Missouri established the uniquely named Fiddletown as they prospected for gold in Amador County. Within a few years, the town grew from a few tents and wagons to over 100 homes and businesses. It was also around this time that the first schoolhouse was constructed on a southern …...
