Santa Rosa in Sonoma County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Isaac De Turk 1843 - 1896

Issac De Turk 1843 - 1896 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Loren Wilson

1. Issac De Turk 1843 - 1896 Marker

Inscription. Isaac De Turk came to Santa Rosa from Indiana in 1858. The son of a viticulturist, he was one of the first to appreciate the favorable conditions for growing wine grapes in this area and in 1862 established Belle Mount Vineyards at the foot of Bennet Peak. He was also prominent in horse breeding and racing circles and constructed this round barn across the street from his winery as part of his business ventures. In 1884 he was one of a consortium of civic leaders who constructed the 2000 seat Athenaeum, Santa Rosa’s first theater that could accommodate larger crowds necessary to attract performers of national prominence.

Erected 2000 by Sam Brannan Chapter #1004 and Yerby Buena Chapter #1 E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 38° 26.446′ N, 122° 43.497′ W. Marker is in Santa Rosa, California, in Sonoma County. Marker is on Donahue Street north of Boyce Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 859 Donahue Street, Santa Rosa CA 95401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lee Bros. Building - 1906 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Santa Rosa Post Office and Federal Building

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Luther Burbank Home (approx. ¾ mile away); Luther Burbank's Garden (approx. 0.8 miles away); Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); Hogan Building (approx. 6 miles away); Votes For Women (approx. 6 miles away); Shiloh Cemetery (approx. 7.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Rosa.

More about this marker. De Turk Round Barn is located at DeTurk Round Barn Park bounded by Prince, Decker, Boyce and Donahue Streets. The granite used in the monument was salvaged from the City of Santa Rosa Corporation Yard where it had been stored since the Sonoma County Courthouse was demolished in the late 1960’s.

Regarding Isaac De Turk 1843 - 1896. This barn is truely round and not ten or twelve sided as some so called round barns are.

Additional commentary.
1. Additional Information Regarding the Marker Dedication
Rocky Towner was Noble Grand Humbug when this plaque was dedicated. Monument designed by John Dolzadell,

Photographed By Loren Wilson

2. Issac De Turk 1843 - 1896 Marker

NGH #35. Plaque wording by Loren A. Wilson, NGH #10.

— Submitted April 23, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California.

2. De Turk Round Barn
De Turk Round Barn was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 21, 2004 (Listing #04000334).

— Submitted June 14, 2022, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California.

Issac De Turk Round Barn image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Loren Wilson, May 7, 2006

3. Issac De Turk Round Barn

The marker is visible to the right of this view.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. This page has been viewed 1,590 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on May 4, 2012. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 23, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.