#0587 First Public School

Title

#0587 First Public School

Site information:

Portsmouth Plaza, Clay and Kearny Sts, San Francisco

Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.

37.794550,-122.405496

Plaque information:

Private plaque

Plaque text:

This marks the site of the first public school in California. Erected in 1847. Opened on April 3, 1848.

This commemorative marker was erected in 1957 by the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of California.

OHP description:

This is the site of the first public school in California. It was opened on April 3, 1848 on the southwest corner of Portsmouth Square.

Registered 5/22/1957

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