National Register of Historic Places

Con Creek School

Boonville, Mendocino County, California
Listed
October 17, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79000498

About this property

The Con Creek School, in Mendocino County, California near Boonville, California, was built in 1877. The school and another contributing building were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It is located 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Boonville on State Route 128. The one-room schoolhouse was moved about 20 feet (6.1 m) to a new concrete foundation in 1965, to allow for a road realignment. Also known as the Little Red Schoolhouse, the Con Creek School is a schoolhouse built in the Greek Revival style by J.D. Ball in 1891. Used as a classroom for eight grade levels for 50 years, it was trimmed down to only 7th and 8th grades by 1941. In 1958 its use changed again to that of a kindergarten, and remained so until 1979, when it was donated to the local historical society. The Little Red Schoolhouse is located near the community of Boonville

Location

Boonville, Mendocino County, California
39.02973, -123.38641

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Con Creek School listed on the National Register?

Con Creek School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 17, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Con Creek School?

Con Creek School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Con Creek School?

The period of significance for Con Creek School is recorded as the industrial era.

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