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Nevada County Unveils New Historical Landmark Plaque Commemorating Lime Kiln School

Oct 02, 2024 03:01PM ● By Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission News Release

From left, Mike Kochis, Bernie Zimmerman, Felicia Tracy, Shelly Bennett and Rusty Clark pose with the historical landmark plaque celebrating the Lime Kiln Schoolhouse. Photo courtesy of the Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission


NEVADA COUNTY, CA (MPG) - On the morning of Sept. 15, about 30 people gathered in front of the Lime Kiln Schoolhouse on Duggans Road to witness the unveiling of a plaque commemorating one of Nevada County's newest landmarks

The school was landmarked by the Board of Supervisors earlier this year at the recommendation of the Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission. Originally built in 1868, the present building was built in 1909 following a fire. It served as a school until 1957, when it was incorporated into the Pleasant Ridge School District. The property was then converted into a private residence, currently owned by Shelly Bennett.


The Lime Kiln School was originally built in 1868. Photo courtesy of the Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission


Among those in attendance were former Lime Kiln students. Rusty Clark, Superintendent of the Pleasant Ridge School District, spoke about the importance of history. Commissioner Mike Kochis, a retired schoolteacher, spoke about the history of pioneer schoolhouses in the western part of the county and Commissioner Felicia Tracy reminisced about attending the school, to which she sometimes rode on horseback.

The landmark will be featured on the Commission’s interactive landmarks map and in the electronic edition of Exploring Nevada County, a guide to the over 250 historical landmarks in the County, available for any smartphone or tablet from Apple or Amazon. Go to You Bet Press (youbetpress.com) to find clickable links. A print version of the guide is available at SPD, local bookstores and museum shops, and from Comstock Bonanza Press (https://bit.ly/2IUHYi0).

The purpose of the Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is to promote the general welfare of Nevada County and its citizens through official recognition, recording, marking, preserving and promoting the historical resources of Nevada County. For more information, please call 415-264-7230.