LAKEPORT, Calif. – The 70th quilt block on the Lake County Quilt Trail is “Crossed Canoes.”
The location of this quilt block is on the corner of Fourth and Forbes streets in Lakeport at 225 Fourth St.
Professor John Overholser established the Lakeport Academy in 1884 at this site.
Previously used as Lakeport Grammar School, this building was moved from up the hill down to the corner of Fourth and Forbes so a new grammar school could be built up the hill.
Joseph F. Edmunds had a harness shop in the lower story of the first academy.
The new academy had four pupils on opening day, but 16 before the year was over.
Professor Overholser taught alone for two years. Later his assistants were Miss Rooney, Miss Eloise Boone and Miss Sara Haycock.
In 1890 Overholser built a two-story academy west of what is now Del Lago.
The Lakeport Academy continued until the formation of the Clear Lake Union High School District.
In the 1900-01 school year the Lakeport Academy ended and the building was leased to the new school district. Professor Overholser became the science instructor in the new high school.
This building, now owned by Carole and Alexander McGeogh, is a private residence.
Their son, who lives on the property, helped renovate the house. He bought a canoe and enjoys the
benefits of living by the lake.
The Lake County Quilt Trail is an agricultural and tourism project designed to promote community pride.
The 4-foot by 4-foot quilt block was drawn and painted by the Lake County Quilt Trail team, a group of dedicated quilters, graphic artists, painters, writers, carpenters and a videographer.
For more information about the Lake County Quilt Trail visit www.lakecountyquilttrail.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-County-Quilt-Trail/187014251326163?fref=ts .
'Crossed Canoes' quilt block installed on historic Lakeport Academy
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