Crescent City in Del Norte County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Remembering Billy Boone
According to the Crescent City American, a newspaper in Crescent City in the 1950s, Billy Boone raised funds and organized the parade and he himself built many prize winning floats. It is said that he participated in twenty eight 4th of July celebrations and was chairman of many of the Independence Day events.
Billy Boone came to Del Norte County in 1930 and opened an office called "William Boone Insurance and Real Estate." He was a Commander of the American Legion Post 175. He was a Charter member of the Crescent City Elks Club, a member of the VFW and a veteran of World War 1.
Billy Boone died in 1957. In 1968 this Billy Boone Memorial Monument was dedicated in his memory. So tip your hat to Billy Boone. He is one of the reasons we are fortunate to have such a great local Independence Day Celebration in Crescent City.
Erected 2006 by Crescent City, Del Norte Chamber of Commerce, Crescent City Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 41° 44.999′ N, 124° 11.8′ W. Marker is in Crescent City, California, in Del Norte County. Marker is on Front Street near G Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crescent City CA 95531, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. S.S. Emidio (within shouting distance of this marker); Tsunami ! (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dedication to Henry Sause, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tsunamis are Synonymous With Crescent City (approx. ¼ mile away); Redwood National Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Crescent City Tsunami, 1964 (approx. ¼ mile away); Tetrapod (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battery Point Lighthouse (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crescent City.
More about this marker. The monument and marker are in Beachfront Park in Crescent City, perhaps 200 feet in from where G St. runs into Front Street. It is easy to see.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,037 times since then and 426 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 4, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on September 16, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on January 4, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.