Martinez in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

National Treasures

— John Muir National Historic Site —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 11, 2022

1. National Treasures Marker

Inscription. America's rapid progress in the early 1900s threatened to destroy wild places like Yosemite. In response, John Muir demanded a system to protect our natural treasures. Muir's tireless writing and campaigning created five national parks and an agency to care for them. Thanks to Muir, the "Father of the National Park Service", we can all enjoy our country's scenic and historic wonders to this day.

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John Muir and President Theodore Roosevelt left us a legacy of more than 400 National Parks.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 37° 59.526′ N, 122° 7.869′ W. Marker is in Martinez, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker can be reached from Alhambra Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4202 Alhambra Ave, Martinez CA 94553, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Vicente Martinez Adobe (a few steps from this marker); John Muir Home (a few steps from this marker); The Vicente Martinez Adobe - 1849 (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); 3220 Alhambra (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Christian Brothers Winery

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(approx. 1½ miles away); Former Masonic Lodge Site (approx. 1.6 miles away); 1124 Ferry Street (approx. 1.6 miles away); Birthplace of The Martini (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martinez.

More about this marker. The marker is on the patio at the rear of the visitor center at the John Muir National Historic Site.

Also see . . . John Muir (Wikipedia).

"John Muir (April 21, 1838 – December 24, 1914), also known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks", was an influential Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States of America."

(Submitted on February 12, 2022.)

National Treasures Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 11, 2022

2. National Treasures Marker - wide view

<i>Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir on Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley, California, in 1903</i> image. Click for full size.

Underwood and Underwood (courtesy of the Library of Congress), 1903

3. Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir on Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley, California, in 1903

This is the source image for the photo on the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.