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

Famous One-Log House

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, January 20, 2022

1. Famous One-Log House Marker

Inscription. Crafted in 1946 from a 2100 year old redwood, this section of the tree weighed 42 tons and took 8 months of labor to hollow out a room 7' high and 32' long. With wheels attached, it toured the United States in its early years, then settled in redwood country, arriving here in 1999. Just like home: the inside is furnished with living, dining and bedroom areas.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Natural Resources • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is November 12, 1949.

Location. 40° 0.59′ N, 123° 47.405′ W. Marker is in Garberville, California, in Humboldt County. It can be reached from U.S. 101. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 705 US-101, Garberville CA 95542, 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,

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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 6 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Drag Saw (a few steps from this marker); Richardson Grove Historic Lodge (approx. 1.1 miles away); Paving the Way (approx. 1.1 miles away); Plane Crash Site Memorial Marker (approx. 6.4 miles away); Confusion Hill (approx. 6.4 miles away); Mignon "Minnie" Stoddard Lilley (approx. 6.4 miles away).

Also see . . . The Famous One Log House (One-Log House). Website homepage:
One-Log House provides some pictures and describes the amenities (cafe, dispensary), but offers little in the way of additional historical information. (Submitted on January 22, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.)

Famous One-Log House Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, January 20, 2022

2. Famous One-Log House Marker - wider view

Somewhat oddly, the marker is located at the back of the house and shielded by bushes, and is not visible from the road.

Famous One-Log House - view from front image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, January 20, 2022

3. Famous One-Log House - view from front

<i>Famous "One-Log" House leaving Herrin's Museum...</i> image. Click for full size.

November 12, 1949

4. Famous "One-Log" House leaving Herrin's Museum...

Full title: Famous "One-Log" House leaving Herrin's Museum starting a tour of U.S.A., November 12th, 1949.

The location the house is shown leaving from is actually in McKinleyville, a small town more than an hour north of Garberville.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 981 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 22, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.