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El Adobe de Los Robles Ranchos
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By Syd Whittle, March 15, 2006 | |
| | | 1. El Adobe de Los Robles Ranchos Marker | | |
Inscription. This restored adobe, second oldest in San Joaquin Valley, built by Daniel Rhoades, who came to California in 1846 by overland caravan. Rhoades and his brother, John, among organizers of the first expedition to rescue the Donner party at Donner Lake. Adobe built in 1856, has had continued occupancy since.
Erected 1950 by California Centennials Commission. Base furnished by Kings County Centennials Committee (Dedicated February 4, 1950). (Marker Number 206.)
Location. 36° 19.663′ N, 119° 48.525′ W. Marker is near Lamoore, California, in Kings County. Marker is at the intersection of 19 1/2 Avenue (State Highway 41) and Lacy Boulevard when traveling south on 19 1/2 Avenue. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10036 19 1/2 Avenue, Lemoore CA 93245, United States of America.
Regarding El Adobe de Los Robles Ranchos. Adobe is a private residence. Please respect the owner's privacy.
This site is a California Registered Historical Landmark (No. 206).
The spelling of Rhoades is found as Rhoades and also Rhoads
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia entry for Daniel Rhoads. (Submitted on September 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)
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By Syd Whittle, March 15, 2006 | |
| | | 2. El Adobe de Los Robles Ranchos Marker | | |
2. Wikisource entry for Statement of Daniel Rhoads – Bancroft Library 1873. A very interesting personal account of his Donner Party rescue experience. (Submitted on September 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)
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By Syd Whittle, March 15, 2006 | |
| | | 3. El Adobe de Los Robles Ranchos | | |
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By Syd Whittle, March 15, 2006 | |
| | | 4. Front of the Adobe | | |
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By Syd Whittle, March 15, 2006 | |
| | | 5. Back of the Adobe | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on September 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 616 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Submitted on September 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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