Los Banos in Merced County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Canal Farm Inn
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011
1. Canal Farm Inn Marker
This original San Joaquin Valley Ranch headquarters of California pioneer and cattle baron Henry Miller (1827-1916), was established in 1873. His farsighted planning, development in the 1870’s of a vast gravity irrigation system, and the founding of Los Banos (1889) provided the basis for the present stability and wealth of this area.
Erected 1956 by California State Park Commission/Native Sons of the Golden West, Los Banos Parlor No. 206. (Marker Number 548.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 37° 3.437′ N, 120° 49.931′ W. Marker is in Los Banos, California, in Merced County. Marker is on East Pacheco Boulevard (California Route 33/152) 1.8 miles east of Mercey Springs Road (California Route 165), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1460 East Pacheco Boulevard, Los Banos CA 93635, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 17 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Los Banos (approx. 0.8 miles away); Woolgrowers (approx. 0.9 miles away); Henry Miller
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Also see . . . Henry Miller: The Cattle King of California. Immigrant Entrepreneurship website entry (Submitted on February 18, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via Immigrant Entrepreneurship, 1887
2. Henry Miller
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011
3. Canal Farm Inn Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011
4. Canal Farm Inn, now a restaurant
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011
5. Canal Farm Inn, now a restaurant
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 769 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on February 18, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
