Calistoga in Napa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Calistoga Sam Brannan Center

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

1. Calistoga Sam Brannan Center Marker

Inscription. The Calistoga Sam Brannan center, including the Sharpsteen Museum and the Sam Brannan Cottage, is dedicated to Calistoga’s early pioneers.

The complex, named for Sam Brannan, Calistoga’s original entrepreneur, will preserve and perpetuate the rich heritage of this area for future generations.

Erected 1978 by Sam Brannan Chapter No. 1004 E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.

Location. 38° 34.731′ N, 122° 34.836′ W. Marker is in Calistoga, California, in Napa County. Marker can be reached from Washington Street. Marker is located between the Sam Brannan Cottage and the Sharpsteen Museum building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1311 Washington Street, Calistoga CA 94515, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sam Brannan Cottage (a few steps from this marker); Calistoga City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mount View Hotel (about 600 feet away); Calistoga Depot (about 800 feet away); Site of John York’s Cabin (approx. ¼ mile

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away); Sam Brannan Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away); Oat Hill Mine Road (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calistoga.

Also see . . . The Sharpsteen Museum. Site of the Sam Brannan Cottage (Submitted on May 3, 2009.)

Photographed By Loren Wilson, August 20, 2007

2. Calistoga Sam Brannan Center Marker

Calistoga Sam Brannan Center Marker and Cottage image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

3. Calistoga Sam Brannan Center Marker and Cottage

San Brannan Cottage image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

4. San Brannan Cottage

The Sharpsteen Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

5. The Sharpsteen Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,693 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 3, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on April 15, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 3, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.