Jack London Ranch
The Valley of the Moon one of his best known books, is descriptive of this valley
Erected 1940 by Native Sons of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 12, 1876.
Location. 38° 21.38′ N, 122° 32.502′ W. Marker is in Glen Ellen, California, in Sonoma County. It can be reached from London Ranch Road. From the parking lot, head up the path to the house. The marker is along the path a short distance from the lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen CA 95442, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, in Wine Country, in the North Coast, and specifically on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jack London Historical State Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Horse Power and Manure (approx. Ό mile away); Jack London Had A Dream (approx. Ό mile away); Jack London experimented (approx. Ό mile away); Jack and Charmian London Entertained Here (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Old Winery (approx. 0.3 miles away); "We live in a beautiful part of the country."
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Has been designated a
Registered National Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1963
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2021, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2021, by James King of San Miguel, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 26, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
