Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Larkin House
Larkin House, American Consulate 1844-1846. Built in 1835 by Thomas Oliver Larkin, only U.S. Consul to California.
Monterey History & Art Assn.
Courtesy Thomson J. Hudson Memorial Fund
Erected by Monterey History and Art Association. (Marker Number 106.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Peace. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 36° 35.88′ N, 121° 53.765′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. Marker is on Calle Principal near Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 464 Calle Principal, Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Quarters of General William Tecumseh Sherman (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Larkin House (a few steps from this marker); 19th Century Sailing Ship's Anchor (a few steps from this marker); House of Four Winds (within shouting distance of this marker); Chestnut Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Stanley Fitch (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa Amesti (within shouting distance of this marker); Moon Tree (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
Regarding Larkin House. In 1933 this was designated California Historical Landmark No. 106 - Larkin House - “The adobe-and-wood Larkin House was built in 1835 by Thomas Oliver Larkin, a Yankee merchant who came to California in April 1832. Since Larkin was the only U.S. consul to California under Mexican rule, his home became the American consulate from 1844 to 1846, and it was also used as military headquarters by Kearny, Mason, and Sherman.”
Also see . . .
1. Larkin House. The California Department of Parks and Recreation's history of the Larkin House. (Submitted on July 24, 2010.)
2. Larkin House, 464 Calle Principal. The Historic American Building Survey record. Includes extensive notes. (Submitted on July 24, 2010.)
3. Thomas O. Larkin. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on September 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,357 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 24, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 5. submitted on September 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6, 7. submitted on July 24, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.