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| Landmark #630 | Marin County | Visited: May 9, 2012 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | St. Vincent’s School for Boys is still an operational school! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: In 1853, Timothy Murphy, Irish-born pioneer of Marin County, gave 317 acres of land to Archbishop Alemany for educational purposes. Here the Sisters of Charity in 1855 founded a school that, as St. Vincent’s School for Boys, has been maintained and enlarged by successive archbishops of San Francisco.
OTHER TIDBITS: The St. Vincent’s School was originally an orphanage that provided education to both boys and girls, but as years went on, the girl population dwindled. By 1884, there were 554 boys living and learning here! Today, it is the largest provider of youth residential treatment services in Northern California, providing education and equine therapy to kids overcoming troubled pasts! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 0.7 mi E of Hwy 101 on St. Vincent Dr 4 mi N of San Rafael ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~396mi (638km) — 6.6hrs |
| When should I go? | This is a private establishment for psychologically troubled boys, so you probably won’t be allowed to visit unless you’re registered as a volunteer! |
