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NO. 776 SITE OF FIRST PUBLIC SCHOOL IN CASTRO VALLEY - This site was part of the original Don Castro Land Grant. In 1866 pioneer settler Josiah Grover Brickell donated it for 'educational purposes only' and paid the salary of the teacher, who taught children in the one-room schoolhouse by day, and farmhands by candlelight at night.

Location

19200 Redwood Rd, between James and Alma, Castro Valley
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CHL #776 SITE OF FIRST PUBLIC SCHOOL IN CASTRO VALLEY

CHL #776 SITE OF FIRST PUBLIC SCHOOL IN CASTRO VALLEY

CHL #776 Castro Valley Public School Site - State Plaque

CHL #776 SITE OF FIRST PUBLIC SCHOOL IN CASTRO VALLEY

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