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

Simpson-Vance House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 30, 2021

1. Simpson-Vance House Marker

Inscription.
904 G Street, Eureka
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1892

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 40° 47.918′ N, 124° 9.856′ W. Marker is in Eureka, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is at the intersection of G Street and 9th Street, on the right when traveling south on G Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 904 G Street, Eureka CA 95501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saint Innocent of Alaska (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eureka Inn (about 500 feet away); World War I Honor Roll 1917-1918 (about 500 feet away); The Thomas F. Ricks House (about 500 feet away); Eureka Free Public Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eureka Theatre (1939) (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Bernard Catholic Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Pacific Telephone Company Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eureka.

Regarding Simpson-Vance House. From the National Register of Historic Places inventory-nomination form:

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County residents, James Simpson was a native of New Brunswick. He and his wife Elizabeth had sixteen children, twelve surviving at the time of the 1900 census and all living in this house at that time! Ranging in age from 9 to 29, this family of six boys and six girls was apparently well-known to the area; the editor of the Arcata Union announced the construction of this house in the 21 May 1892 issue and observed that "We know of no man that does not take boarders who has more use for a large house than Simpson." In October 1902 the house was sold to John M. Vance, also a native of New Brunswick and the heir to railroad and timber interests when his uncle, pioneer lumber baron John Vance died. …

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2. Simpson-Vance House

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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 30, 2021

3. Simpson-Vance House Marker

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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 30, 2021

4. Simpson-Vance House

Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on April 14, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on July 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.