Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Joaquin Miller

"Poet of the Sierras”

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 20, 2023

1. Joaquin Miller Marker

Inscription.
Joaquin Miller, “Poet of the Sierras,” resided on these acres, named by him “The Hights,” from 1886 to 1913. In this building known as The Abbey, he wrote “Columbus” and other poems. The surrounding trees were planted by him and he personally built, on the eminence to the north, the funeral pyre and monuments dedicated to Moses, General John C. Fremont and Robert Browning. “The Hights” was purchased by the City of Oakland in 1991.

Erected 1928 by Native Sons of the Golden West. (Marker Number 107.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1960.

Location. 37° 48.638′ N, 122° 11.581′ W. Marker is in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It is in Joaquin Miller Park. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Joaquin Miller Road and Sanborn Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3098 Joaquin Miller Road, Oakland CA 94602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joaquin Miller’s Abbey (here, next to this marker); A Haven for Artists (a few steps from this marker); The Monument Loop: A Legacy

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Creation of a Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Funeral Pyre (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pyramid to Moses (approx. 0.2 miles away); John C. Fremont Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Voyage of the Brooklyn (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.

Regarding Joaquin Miller. In 1933 this was designated California Historical Landmark No. 107 - Joaquin Miller Home.

Poet of the Sierras Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 3, 2014

2. Poet of the Sierras Marker

The marker is beside the stairs.

Photographed By Unknown, circa ca. 1920s

3. Poet of the Sierras Marker

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 20, 2023

4. Joaquin Miller Marker

Joaquin Miller, Poet of the Sierras image. Click for more information.

via Forgotten Poets, circa unknown

5. Joaquin Miller, Poet of the Sierras

Unknown Poets website entry
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Joaquin Miller Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 20, 2023

6. Joaquin Miller Park

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 670 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on December 20, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1. submitted on May 21, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4. submitted on May 21, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 5. submitted on February 15, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 6. submitted on May 21, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.