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Glen Ellen in Sonoma County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

Jack London Ranch

 
 
Jack London Ranch Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Erik Christeson, PGP NSGW, September 26, 2016
1. Jack London Ranch Marker
Inscription. Jack London, noted writer, traveler and lecturer, occupied these premises from 1905 to 1916. Born San Francisco, January 12, 1876, died here November 22, 1916

“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. Marker 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.
 
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. ¼ mile away); Jack London Had A Dream (approx. ¼ mile away); Jack London experimented (approx. ¼ mile away); Jack and Charmian London Entertained Here (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Old Winery

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); "We live in a beautiful part of the country." (approx. 0.3 miles away); Eucalyptus - The Cash Crop that Failed (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Ellen.
 
Jack London Ranch Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Erik Christeson, PGP NSGW, September 26, 2016
2. Jack London Ranch Marker
Front of the Ranch House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 17, 2023
3. Front of the Ranch House
Rear of the Ranch House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 17, 2023
4. Rear of the Ranch House
Plaque On A Nearby Boulder image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 17, 2023
5. Plaque On A Nearby Boulder
Jack London Ranch
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 91 times since then and 9 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.

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