Petaluma in Sonoma County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Vallejo's Petaluma Adobe
Petaluma Adobe served as the center for General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo’s 66,000-acre working rancho from 1836-1846. It was once the largest privately owned adobe building in northern California; Vallejo sold the building and surrounding acres in 1857. The Native Sons of the Golden West acquired the adobe in 1910 and the State of California obtained it in 1951.
Erected 2006 by Sonoma Petaluma State Historic Parks Association and the Native Daughters of the Golden West, Petaluma Parlor #222. (Marker Number 18.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 38° 15.36′ N, 122° 34.995′ W. Marker is in Petaluma, California, in Sonoma County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Adobe Road and Casa Grande Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3325 Adobe Road, Petaluma CA 94954, 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. The Burdell Building (approx. 3 miles away); Petaluma Train Depot (approx. 3.1 miles away); United Methodist Church (approx. 3.4 miles away); Bill Soberanes (approx. 3.4 miles away); Cases Horseshoeing (approx. 3.4 miles away); Petaluma Historical Library and Museum (approx. 3½ miles away); Sergeant Richard A. Penry (approx. 3½ miles away); Volpi's Grocery (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petaluma.
More about this marker. The marker is inside the park near the parking lot.
Regarding Vallejo's Petaluma Adobe. This historical site was purchased and restored by the Native Sons of the Golden West and ultimately donated to the State of California.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Lachryma Montis - Home of General M.G. Vallejo located in the town of Sonoma.
Also see . . .
1. Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park - A Brief History. California State Parks website entry:
Made from adobe brick and Redwood, its design is typical of Hispanic Architecture. The construction of the building is a reflection of the increasing trade in the area. The building began with tree nails and rawhide lashings to hold the beams together and moved to iron nails, hinges, glass windows, and a hand split shingled roof. (Submitted on February 25, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California.)
2. The Petaluma Adobe. National Park Service website entry:
The Petaluma Adobe, a National Historic Landmark, is the largest domestic adobe building remaining in the United States. (Submitted on February 25, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California.)
3. General Mariano G. Vallejo (1808-1890). The Museum of the City of San Francisco website entry:
Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, born in Monterey July 7, 1808; died in Sonoma January 18, 1890; married in San Diego March 6, 1832, Francisca Benicia Carrillo, one of the most beautiful of the handsome daughters of Don Joaquin Carrillo and Maria Ignacía Lopez his wife. (Submitted on February 25, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California.)
4. The Vallejo Family: A Military History of Early California. Californains and the Military website entry:
The Vallejos were one of the most important and respected families in early Mexican California history, and they also played an important part in the development of California as a state in the Union. (Submitted on February 25, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 786 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28. submitted on February 25, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. 29. submitted on March 1, 2014. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.