Dublin in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Harlan Family

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022

1. Harlan Family Marker

Inscription. The Harlan Family left Missouri by wagon train in the spring of 1846, along with the Donner Party. At Weber Canyon, Utah, they split with the Donner Party, crossing Donner Summit 3 weeks before the ill-fated Donner Party was trapped. They settled in San Ramon in 1847 on 2,200 acres and built their home, El Nido, “The Nest”.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 37° 41.961′ N, 121° 56.36′ W. Marker is in Dublin, California, in Alameda County. Marker can be reached from Donlan Way. The wood marker stands next to the Harlan family plot in the Dublin Pioneer Cemetery; part of the Dublin Heritage Park & Museums. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin CA 94568, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Bonde (a few steps from this marker); Rasmussen Family (a few steps from this marker); Lynch Family (a few steps from this marker); James Witt Dougherty (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nielsen Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Kolb Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Moller

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(within shouting distance of this marker); John S. Martin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Additional keywords. Donner Party

Harlan Family Plot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022

2. Harlan Family Plot

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.