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

Ferndale Museum

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2021

1. Ferndale Museum Marker

Inscription. Ferndale museum was constructed by dedicated workers and generous contributors to preserve the cultural heritage of the area. It was opened September 30, 1979.

Erected 1981 by Native Sons of the Golden West.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 1979.

Location. 40° 34.689′ N, 124° 15.809′ W. Marker is in Ferndale, California, in Humboldt County. It is at the intersection of Shaw Avenue and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Shaw Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 515 Shaw Ave, Ferndale CA 95536, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s North Coast,

specifically on the Coast Ranges,

and in the Klamath Mountains.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast

and in the Pacific Northwest.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Along the Banks of Salt River (a few steps from this marker); The Gazebo (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The House That Troy Built (about 400 feet away); Blackburn Law Office (about 500 feet away); The Shaw House (about 500 feet away); "Poppa Joe's" (about 600 feet away); Our Centennial (about 700 feet away); Ferndale Meat Market (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ferndale.

Also see . . . Ferndale Museum. (Submitted on October 1, 2021.)

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Ferndale Museum and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2021

2. Ferndale Museum and Marker

The marker is next to the flagpole.

Temporarily Closed During Pandemic image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 13, 2021

3. Temporarily Closed During Pandemic

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 329 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 1, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.