Near Novato in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Galen and Mary Burdell
By Syd Whittle, February 17, 2008
1. Galen and Mary Burdell Marker
In 1852, Camilo Ynitia sold most of the Olompali land grant for $5,200 to James Black, Marin County’s Assessor. Eleven years later, Black gave the property to his daughter, Mary, when she married prominent San Francisco dentist Galem Burdell. By 1866, having amassed a small fortune from his dental practice and sales of a tooth powder he invented, Dr. Burdell and his wife left San Francisco and made their permanent home on the land they called Rancho OlompiaWithin a short time, the Burdells enclosed the adobe within a wood frame dwelling with clapboard siding. A second floor was added on the east, and a porch was built on the side facing the parking lot.
Walk around this structure for views of the adobe ruins inside and the remaining wood siding.
Location. 38° 9.153′ N, 122° 34.277′ W. Marker is near Novato, California, in Marin County. Marker can be reached from Lichenberg Fire Road. Marker and site are located on the grounds of the Olomali State Historic Park, a short walk from the parking area. Olomali State Historic Park may only be entered
By Syd Whittle, February 17, 2008
2. Galen and Mary Burdell Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Burdell Mansion (here, next to this marker); Camilo Ynitia’s Adobe (a few steps from this marker); Burdell Frame House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rancho Olompali (within shouting distance of this marker); Setting for a Colorful Past (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Novato Bank (approx. 3.1 miles away); Novato Bank Building (approx. 3.1 miles away); Scott General Store (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Novato.
Regarding Galen and Mary Burdell. Also see: Burdell Mansion marker for more information
Also see . . .
1. Marine County: Olompali Rancho. (Submitted on October 6, 2008.)
2. Coastal Post: Olompali Filled with History. This article tells of the family riff between James Black and his daughter and her husband, Galem Burdell (Submitted on October 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)
Topics. This marker is included in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers
By Syd Whittle, February 17, 2008
3. Galen and Mary Burdell Home (After the Fire)
By Syd Whittle, February 17, 2008
4. Close Up of Photos on Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2019. This page originally submitted on October 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 1,877 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.
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