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Novato in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

Novato History Museum

 
 
Novato History Museum Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 29, 2017
1. Novato History Museum Marker
Inscription. This building was the home of the first Novato Post Office - February 2, 1856.
Maintained by Novato Historical Guild.

 
Erected 1985 by Native Sons of the Golden West.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West, and the Postal Mail and Philately series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is February 2, 1856.
 
Location. 38° 6.335′ N, 122° 34.043′ W. Marker is in Novato, California, in Marin County. It is on De Long Avenue near Reichert Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 815 De Long Avenue, Novato CA 94945, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, in the North Coast, and specifically on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New
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Spain and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Postmaster's House (here, next to this marker); Novato Grammar School Bell (here, next to this marker); Carlile House (a few steps from this marker); (Novato) City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Novato City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Novato's First Railroad Station (about 400 feet away); DeBorba's (about 500 feet away); Druids Hall (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Novato.
 
Additional keywords. Post Office
 
Novato History Museum and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 29, 2017
2. Novato History Museum and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 437 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
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