Near Point Reyes in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Francis Drake
— E Clampus Vitus Marker —
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 30, 2017
1. Francis Drake Marker
Erected 1950 by Yerba Buena Chapter No. 1 - E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 17, 1579.
Location. 37° 59.709′ N, 122° 58.646′ W. Marker is near Point Reyes, California, in Marin County. Marker can be reached from Chimney Rock Road near Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in Point Reyes National Seashore. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Inverness CA 94937, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Whalewatching (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sea Life in These Waters (about 500 feet away); Lives of Sacrifice and Service are Honored Here (about 500 feet away); Victims of the Coast (about 500 feet away); Preserving Our Maritime Past (approx. 0.2 miles away); Point Reyes Conglomerate (approx. 2.3 miles away); Point Reyes Light Station (approx. 2.3 miles away); Common Murres (approx. 2.4 miles away).
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A half-dozen plaques installed over the last 75 years at various locations around Drakes Bay speak about the arrival of Sir Francis Drake, who made England's first colonial claim to what is now the United States. The state has recently recognized the mouth of Drakes Estero as the explorer's landing place.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. — Drake markers.
Also see . . . The Famous Voyage of Circumnavigation of the World 1577-1580. Drake was noted in his life for one daring feat after another; his greatest was his circumnavigation of the earth, the first after Magellan's. He sailed from Plymouth on Dec. 13, 1577. The squadron consisted of five vessels, the two larger ships being the Pelican, Drake's own ship, renamed Golden Hind on the voyage, on August 20, 1578; and the Elizabeth, commanded by John Winter. (Submitted on April 11, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 30, 2017
2. Francis Drake Marker
The marker is near the corner in the shadow on the left.
Public Domain, circa 1590
3. Sir Francis Drake
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer
4. Map of Sir Francis Drake's Circumnavigation of the Globe 1577-1580
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 437 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on May 2, 2023, by Michael P Von der Porten of Santa Rosa, California. Photos: 1. submitted on October 29, 2021. 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 11, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Baker was the editor who published this page.
