San Anselmo in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Paul Chirone
1913 - 1990
"If you can't bring happiness to yourself, bring it to others."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 37° 58.485′ N, 122° 33.758′ W. Marker is in San Anselmo, California, in Marin County. Marker is on San Anselmo Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The plaque is mounted to a stone support wall for an olive tree in front of the town hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 525 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo CA 94960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. High Water Mark (here, next to this marker); Indiana Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); Star Wars (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnolia Avenue Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Creek Park Bridge (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named High Water Mark (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named High Water Mark (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named High Water Mark (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Anselmo.
Also see . . . A Brief History of the Dipsea Race.
The first Dipsea was held on a rainy November 19, 1905. More than 100 runners registered for what the Examiner proclaimed as “the greatest cross-country run that was ever held in this or any other country."(Submitted on May 6, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.