Shelter Cove in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Mario Machi

Photographed by Karen Key, April 28, 2007

1. Mario Machi Marker

Inscription. 1914–1998. A founder of Shelter Cove with brothers Tony and Babe Machi. A ready smile, a friendly wave, a faraway look waiting for his fishermen to return—we’re thankful we’ve known this gentle man.

A hero in war. Survivor of the Bataan Death March and over three years of brutal captivity in World War II. Bronze Star • Service to Others

A Hero in Peace. Courageous ocean rescues • respected teacher, author, historian.

The spirit of Shelter Cove.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1998.

Location. 40° 1.377′ N, 124° 4.138′ W. Marker is in Shelter Cove, California, in Humboldt County. It is on Machi Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Whitethorn CA 95589, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s North Coast,

specifically on the Coast Ranges,

and in the Klamath Mountains.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast

and in the Pacific Northwest.

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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 4 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Saving Lighthouse History (within shouting distance of this marker); Cape Mendocino Lighthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Built to Last (about 300 feet away); In Memory of Our Shipmates (about 300 feet away).

Also see . . .
1. Shelter Cove. (Submitted on May 30, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
2. Bataan Death March. (Submitted on May 30, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)

Mario Machi Marker, statue and nearby plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Karen Key, April 28, 2007

2. Mario Machi Marker, statue and nearby plaque

Mario Machi Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Karen Key, April 28, 2007

3. Mario Machi Statue

Plaque near the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Karen Key, April 28, 2007

4. Plaque near the marker

With gratitude to all United States Veterans
Shelter Cove Pioneers
1991

Photographed by Karen Key, April 28, 2007

5. Mario Machi

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 4,438 times since then and 110 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 30, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.