La Verne in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Meredith Home
Victorian - 1887
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 20, 2022
1. Meredith Home Marker
In 1887 Lewis C. Meredith bought land in the unincorporated town of La Verne Heights, planted citrus trees, and built this home. The town's name was taken by Lordsburg in 1917. Meredith's citrus acreage was later sold, but the home has remained in family hands for over a century.
Erected by Historical Society of La Verne. (Marker Number 17.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 34° 6.476′ N, 117° 47.175′ W. Marker is in La Verne, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Sedalia Avenue 0.1 miles north of Bonita Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2607 Sedalia Ave, La Verne CA 91750, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse 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: Lomeli Adobe (approx. half a mile away); Henry L. Kuns Home (approx. half a mile away); J.M. Johnson Home (approx. half a mile away); Carob Tree (approx. half a mile away); La Casa de Carrion (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Old Spanish Trail (approx. one mile away); Jedediah Strong Smith (approx. one mile away); The Martin House (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Verne.
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Photographed by Craig Baker, January 20, 2022
2. The Meredith Home and Marker
via La Verne Historical Society, unknown
3. La Verne Historical Society
Society website homepage. See Historical Recognition for a list of markers.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 626 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on May 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
