National Register of Historic Places

Douglas Flat School

Douglas Flat, Calaveras County, California
Listed
May 23, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73000397

About this property

The Douglas Flat School is a historic school building on California State Route 4 in Douglas Flat, California. The school was built in 1854 to serve miners who settled in Douglas Flat during the California Gold Rush; the school site was the only place in Douglas Flat where mining was not permitted, as the mining rights on the property were reserved for the first teachers. The building was designed in a vernacular Greek Revival style, a popular style during the Gold Rush. The simple design of the school includes a pedimented gable in the front, an architrave set atop plain pilasters, a flat cornice, and a small belfry. The one-room schoolhouse first taught classes in 1856 and operated until 1956. It reopened in 1971 to become a kindergarten and later became a community center. The Douglas Flat School was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 1973.

Location

Douglas Flat, Calaveras County, California
38.11697, -120.45411

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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When was Douglas Flat School listed on the National Register?

Douglas Flat School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Douglas Flat School?

Douglas Flat School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Douglas Flat School?

The period of significance for Douglas Flat School is recorded as the industrial era.

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