The North Bloomfield schoolhouse—now a ghost-town structure
North Bloomfield School

A haunted California schoolhouse nestled in green setting (June 2019)

From the Visitor Center & Museum in the town of North Bloomfield walk south on Main Street (N Bloomfield Rd) past the General Store (no shopping there, a ghost-town store—so bring your water and goodies yourself) and turn right on Church Trail. The cemetery, schoolhouse and church are just a few minutes away. A plaque at the schoolhouse with the title “North Bloomfield School 1872 - 73” summarizes the history (visited June 16, 2019):
Built at a cost of some 3,000 dollars modeled after schoolhouses at nearby Sebastopol and Sweetland, it served the community until closed in 1941. Acquired from Washington School District Nevada County, for public use and display. Restoration commenced in 1973 by popular subscription.
Dedicated — June 10, 1973
Wm. Bull Meek — Wm. Morris Stewart
No. 10. E Clampus Vitus
A the side-wing door a “KEEP OUT!” post warns about possible exposure to the Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). My guess is, this schoolhouse “served” rodents for as long as it educated the kids around the Diggins. Great news: HistoriCorps volunteers began restoration of the signature schoolhouse in 2018 and continue in September 2019.
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