Lafayette in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Lafayette House

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 26, 2009

1. Lafayette House Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated April 23, 1998 Lafayette House Added Station By Diablo Foods Better Homes Realty - Lafayette Diamond K. Supply, Ltd. Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Lafayette Historical Society Pony Express Trail Association
{reverse side reads:} The station site was located on the southwest corner of Mt. Diablo Boulevard and Moraga Road. It was called the "Lafayette House" and was operated by N.P. Lake. He ran an advertisement on April 28, 1860 that stated "There are good stables attached to the premises..."

The road the Pony Express followed went along today's Mt. Diablo Boulevard and the freeway through Orinda and then up Fish Ranch Road. The Pony Express then followed the streets of Claremont, Telegraph and Broadway to the wharf in Oakland where the Ferry "Oakland" would be taken to San Francisco.
© 1998 Joe Nardone

On the front and back of the base of the marker are listed the following sponsors:Thomas J. Titmus & Janice Crossetti-Titmus; Marechal & Doris Duncan; Anne & Marshall Grodin; Whiteapple & Company; Bill & Joanne Somerton; Lamorinda Press & Copy Center; Ruth Dyer; Enlightened; The Wakeman

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Family; Lamorinda Floor Fashions; Alvin & Josephine Powell; Gold N' Goody's; Nancy J. Flood; The Charles Rambo Family; Oliver & Virginia Hamlin; F. Keith Blakeney; Jack & Nancy Holtzapple; Philip & Catherine Sinnott; Barbara Franke Boyle; John R. Kestell; George & June Wasson; Lafayette Motors; The Jack Franck Family; Toot Sweets Bakery; Don C. Good; Lafayette Pet Store; Nor Ski and Sports

Erected 1998.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pony Express National Historic Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1828.

Location. 37° 53.513′ N, 122° 7.138′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is at the intersection of Mt. Diablo Boulevard and Morago Road, on the right when traveling east on Mt. Diablo Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3525 Mt Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette CA 94549, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dedicated to the Pony Express (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Geils Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Way Side Inn (about 300 feet away); Elam and Margaret Brown Home-Site

Lafayette House Marker (Reverse Side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 26, 2009

2. Lafayette House Marker (Reverse Side)

(about 500 feet away); Lafayette Grammar School (about 700 feet away); Deodar Cedars (about 800 feet away); Lafayette Town Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lafayette.

Lafayette House Marker - Wide Shot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 26, 2009

3. Lafayette House Marker - Wide Shot

The Lafayette House Marker is located on Mt. Diablo Boulevard, and the site of the Lafayette House is now occupied by a Wachovia Bank.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,724 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.