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

Site of Arcata Stage & Bus Depot

Photographed by Kevin Carrabine, October 25, 2022

1. Site of Arcata Stage & Bus Depot Marker

Inscription. This site, 645 10th Street, has long been a travel hub beginning with a Stage Depot that served those traveling by horse and buggy through the introduction of the automobile. The Arcata Bus Depot building replaced the Stage Depot and was formally opened for business on May 11, 1946, with, three occupants: Pacific Greyhound, Arcata Pump, and the Tacoma Lumber sales offices. The building was constructed at a time when long-distance bus ridership was beginning its zenith. It served residents, visitors, businesses and students coming to Humboldt State for nearly 40 years.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1946.

Location. 40° 52.165′ N, 124° 5.095′ W. Marker is in Arcata, California, in Humboldt County. It is on 10th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arcata CA 95521, 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,

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 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Gregg-Wood Party and the Union Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Minor Theatre (about 500 feet away); First Methodist Society on Humboldt Bay (about 600 feet away); Jacoby's Storehouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Jacoby Building

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Phillips House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Union Plank Walk Railtrack (approx. 1.2 miles away); Camp Curtis (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arcata.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Jacoby Building (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Kevin Carrabine, October 25, 2022

2. Site of Arcata Stage & Bus Depot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2022, by Kevin Carrabine of Seattle, Washington. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2022, by Kevin Carrabine of Seattle, Washington. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.