Colusa in Colusa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Will Semple Green House
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2009
1. Will Semple Green House Marker
Erected 1868
Colusa Historical Marker 11
Dedicated - May 15, 2002
[Supporting plaque below reads]:
California Historical
Landmark 831-1
Prominent Pioneer
Erected 2002. (Marker Number 11.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1895.
Location. 39° 12.842′ N, 122° 0.578′ W. Marker is in Colusa, California, in Colusa County. Marker is on 6th Street near Market Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 6th Street, Colusa CA 95932, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carnegie Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Colusa County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge H. M. Albery House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); I.O.O.F. Building (about 500 feet away); Adelade M. Ryerson House--1906 (about 600 feet away); Old Chinatown District--Circa 1890 (about
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More about this marker. Marker is to the immediate right of the front door.
The lower marker refers to California Historical Landmark Number 831, located in Glenn County. That marker commemorates Green's posting of the first water diversion notice on an oak tree on the banks of the Sacramento in December, 1883.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2009
2. Will Semple Green House
Constucted in 1868 by Walker, Smith and Gifford, Marysville contractors. Recently restored to its 1880 state by retired judge Richard E. Patton.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2009
3. Will Semple Green House
The house is notable for being one of the oldest homes extant in Colusa County, as well as for being the home of Will Semple Green (1832-1905), one of Colusa's most famous pioneers. Green is best known for being a newspaper editor, a holder of various political offices, and a major proponent of irrigation in the Sacramento River Valley.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,366 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
