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

The Shaw House

Shaw House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2021

1. Shaw House Marker

Inscription. Pioneer Seth Louis Shaw began construction of his home, Fern Dale, in 1854. The town was named after his first permanent home. The home, in its original condition, is a fine example of Gothic architecture. The house is a landmark and a source of pride to the community.

Erected 1982 by Native Sons of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 40° 34.727′ N, 124° 15.705′ W. Marker is in Ferndale, California, in Humboldt County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Lewis Court, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 703 Main St, Ferndale CA 95536, 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 walking distance of this marker: The House That Troy Built (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferndale Museum (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Along the Banks of Salt River (about 500 feet away); The Gazebo (about 800 feet away); Blackburn Law Office (approx. 0.2 miles

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away); Ferndale (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Poppa Joe's" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ferndale Meat Market (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ferndale.

More about this marker. The marker is near the sidewalk, behind a low picket fence. The property is now open as a hotel, the Shaw House Inn.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2021

2. Shaw House Marker

The Shaw House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2021

3. The Shaw House

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2021

4. The Shaw House

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 614 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on April 15, 2023, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 3, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.