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

Postmaster's House

815 De Long Avenue

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 29, 2017

1. Postmaster's House Marker

Inscription. The Postmaster's House, one of the oldest structures in Novato, was built circa 1850 and was originally located on South Novato Blvd west of Yukon Way. The earliest known occupant was Henry Jones, who began Novato's postal service in 1856 and served as postmaster until 1860.
In 1972, then-owner Fabian Bobo wanted to build apartments on the site and offered to gift the house to the City of Novato if they would move it. The City accepted, and the house was moved to its present site that year. The renovated house is home to the Novato History Museum and Archives, which opened in June 1976 through a partnership of the City and Novato Historic Guild.

"...The earliest known occupant was Henry Jones, who began Novato's postal service in 1856."

Erected by Novato Historical Guild.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 38° 6.335′ N, 122° 34.044′ W. Marker is in Novato, California, in Marin County. It is on De Long Avenue near Reichert Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this

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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 Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Novato History Museum (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.

Postmaster's House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 29, 2017

2. Postmaster's House and Marker

The marker is to the right of the tree.

Postmaster's House, now the Novato History Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 29, 2017

3. Postmaster's House, now the Novato History Museum

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 510 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 10, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.