Near Penngrove in Sonoma County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Vallejo’s Petaluma Adobe

← 6 Miles

Photographed By Mathew H. Kohnen, September 4, 2007

1. Vallejo’s Petaluma Adobe Marker

Inscription. Built by General M.G. Vallejo, 1834–1844, and known as Casa Grande. According to General Vallejo, “building was of immense proportions with different departments for factories and warehouses.”

Erected by Department of Public Works - Division of Highways. (Marker Number 18.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Settlements & Settlers • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 38° 18.016′ N, 122° 40.53′ W. Marker was near Penngrove, California, in Sonoma County. Marker was on Adobe Road near Old Redwood Highway. Plaque located 6 miles west of site, 300 feet northwest of intersection of Old Redwood Highway & Adobe Road. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 3325 Adboe Rd, Penngrove CA 94951, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

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At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Penngrove (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cotati Downtown Plaza (approx. 2½ miles away); Veronda/Falletti Ranch (approx. 2½ miles away); The Willow Creek Inn (approx. 2.8 miles away); Washoe House (approx. 3.4 miles away); Wilmar Union Elementary School District And Wilson Elementary School (approx. 3.9 miles away); Sergeant Richard A. Penry (approx. 4.8 miles away); Bill Soberanes (approx. 4.8 miles away).

More about this marker. This marker was removed by State Historic Parks in 2004 due to it containing incorrect directions and information. The new plaque, dedicated in 2006, is mounted at the start of the footpath from the parking lot to the adobe.

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General M.G. Vallejo's Adobe, known as Casa Grande image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mathew H. Kohnen, September 5, 2007

2. General M.G. Vallejo's Adobe, known as Casa Grande

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 2,099 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on January 3, 2022, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.