San Rafael in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
William A. Richardson
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 31, 2017
1. William A. Richardson Marker
Born London 1797. Died Sausalito, California 1856. First Captain of the Port of San Francisco, builder of the first structure on the first street, Calle de la Fundacion, Yerba Buena (now Grant Ave., San Francisco) June 25, 1835. Founder also of Sausalito and Albion (Mendocino). His remains are believed to be reasonably near this location, now Mount Olivet.
Erected 1985 by E Clampus Vitus, Yerba Buena Chapter No. 1.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 25, 1835.
Location. 38° 0.108′ N, 122° 32.346′ W. Marker is in San Rafael, California, in Marin County. Marker can be reached from Los Ranchitos Road near Nothgate Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 270 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael CA 94903, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Marin County Civic Center (approx. half a mile away); Bradford House (approx. 1.7 miles away); Falkirk Community Cultural Center (approx. 1.9 miles away); How San Rafael Got Its Library (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Gate House
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More about this marker. This marker is located in the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Inquire at the office.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The birthplace of San Francisco
Also see . . .
1. William A. Richardson. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 11, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. William A. Richardson, 1795-1856. Sonoma State University website entry (Submitted on March 11, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Mill Valley Public Library
2. Captain William A. Richardson
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 31, 2017
3. William A. Richardson Marker
Viewed from the cemetery road, the marker/tombstone is to the right of the tree, in front of the third peaked mausoleum on the crest of the hill.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 14, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
