Newbury Park in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Stagecoach Inn
Photographed By Michael Kindig, September 1, 2007
1. Stagecoach Inn Marker
Inscription.
Stagecoach Inn. . , Originally located some 200 yards to the north, the Stagecoach Inn was built in 1876. Its redwood lumber came by sea and was freighted up the steep Conejo Grade by multi-team wagons. From 1887 to 1901, the hotel served as a regular depot for the Coast Stage Line, which carried both passengers and mail. In 1965 it was moved to its present location.
Originally located some 200 yards to the north, the Stagecoach Inn was built in 1876. Its redwood lumber came by sea and was freighted up the steep Conejo Grade by multi-team wagons. From 1887 to 1901, the hotel served as a regular depot for the Coast Stage Line, which carried both passengers and mail. In 1965 it was moved to its present location.
Erected 1966 by California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Conejo Valley Historical Society and Mr. and Mrs. H. Allen Hays. (Marker Number 659.)
Location. 34° 10.675′ N, 118° 54.73′ W. Marker is in Newbury Park, California, in Ventura County. Marker can be reached from North Ventu Park Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in Stagecoach Inn Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 51 North Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park CA 91320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stagecoach Inn and Sycamore Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Hunt Olive Tree (approx. 1.2 miles
Also see . . . Stagecoach Inn Museum. The Stagecoach Inn Museum site includes the Stagecoach Inn and other historical buildings from the area. (Submitted on January 12, 2012.)
Additional commentary. 1. The Stagecoach Inn Museum A living museum park of which several historic buildings and displays are presented. In addition to the Stagecoach Inn there is the Timber School and The Tri-Village. The Tri-Village display includes dwellings that represent the three historic eras in the Conejo Valley. They include the Newbury Pioneer House, the Spanish Adobe and a Chumash Village.
— Submitted January 12, 2012.
Photographed By Michael Kindig, September 1, 2007
2. Stagecoach Inn
Photographed By Michael Kindig, September 1, 2007
3. Timber School
The Timber School was completed 1889, with a class size of 42 students.
See the Stagecoach Inn Museum link for additional information and historical photos.
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4. Timber School Marker
Timber School, Originally built in 1889. Reconstructed: 1991-94. Conejo Valley Unified School District, Student Builders. Dedicated by the Students to the Memory of Dr. Paris Earls, May 21, 1995.
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5. Tri-Village Living Museum Marker
Tri-Village Living Museum. Dedicated December 19, 1976.
Dedicated as a legacy to our heirs and successors as a lasting reminder of the 200th Anniversary of the birth of our great nation.
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6. Newbury Pioneer House
This is a replica of the original 1874 home of Mr. and Mrs. Egbert Newbury.
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7. The Spanish Adobe
Also part of the Tri Village Exhibit, is the Spanish Adobe. It emphasizes the importance of the Spanish-Mexican influence in the shaping of the heritage in the Conejo Valley.
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8. El Camino Real Bell on Display
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9. Stagecoach
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10. Stagecoach Inn Marker
City of Thousand Oaks Historical Landmark No. 1, Stagecoach Inn.
Original structure was built in 1876 near the 101 freeway and Ventu Park Road as The grand Union Hotel. In 1965 the inn was moved to the present location. The building was destroyed in 1970 by fire and rebuilt maintaining the original Monterey style architecture.
National Register of Historic Places.
State Landmark No. 659.
Photographed By Michael Kindig, September 1, 2007
11. Stagecoach Inn Markers
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, United States Department of Interior.
Stagecoach Inn Museum. California Registered Historical Landmark 659. Built 1876. Reconstructed after fire gutted structure on April 25, 1970. Original building and land donated by Mr. and Mrs. H. Allen Hays. Operated as Museum by The Conejo Valley Historical Society under the auspices of The Conejo Recreation and Park District.
Photographed By Michael Kindig, September 1, 2007
12. The Barn at Tri-Village
Photographed By Michael Kindig, August 18, 2007
13. El Camino Real Bell
Photographed By Michael Kindig, August 18, 2007
14. Sign at the Entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,106 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. submitted on January 3, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.