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

Rasmussen Family

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022

1. Rasmussen Family Marker

Inscription. Peter A. Rasmussen a native of Langeland, Denmark, married Wilhemina Lausten of Slesvig, Denmark whom he met at a local Danish gathering, settled in Dublin in 1871. He worked on the Dougherty Ranch before he bought his own farm on San Ramon Road, where they raised eleven children. Most of their descendants remain in the Bay Area.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 37° 41.958′ N, 121° 56.352′ W. Marker is in Dublin, California, in Alameda County. Marker can be reached from Donlan Way. The wood marker stand next to the Rasmussen 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. Lynch Family (a few steps from this marker); Harlan Family (a few steps from this marker); John Bonde (a few steps from this marker); James Witt Dougherty (a few steps from this marker); Henry Moller (within shouting distance of this marker); Kolb Family (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nielsen Family

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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.

Rasmussen Family Plot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022

2. Rasmussen 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 190 times since then and 36 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.