Near Fort Bragg in Mendocino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Jacob Green Jackson State Forest

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 21, 2020

1. Jacob Green Jackson State Forest Marker

Inscription. This state forest is named in honor of Jacob Green Jackson (1817-1901), founder of the Caspar Lumber Company. His motto "Walk Humbly - Deal Justly," was exemplified by his operation and that of his successor and grandson, Casimir Jackson Wood. Trees were first harvested from these lands in 1861. In 1947 the State of California purchased this property for the purpose of promoting and demonstrating continuous forest production.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 39° 21.144′ N, 123° 33.483′ W. Marker is near Fort Bragg, California, in Mendocino County. Marker is on Fort Bragg - Willits Road (State Highway 20), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Bragg CA 95437, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Captain Fletcher and the Navarro Inn (approx. 15.3 miles away).

More about this marker. This marker is about a 25 minute drive east of Fort Bragg, in the middle of the Jackson Demonstration State Forest. The information kiosk is easily visible from the road, and so the marker itself should not be difficult to find.

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Jackson Demonstration State Forest (Wikipedia). (Submitted on July 28, 2020.)

Jacob Green Jackson State Forest Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 21, 2020

2. Jacob Green Jackson State Forest Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here at the bottom of the stone base of the information kiosk.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.