Stanford in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Stanford Women’s Clubhouse
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado
1. The Stanford Women’s Clubhouse Marker
Formally opened February 18, 1915.
Presented to the University September 1, 1966, by the Board of Directors of the Stanford Women’s Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is February 18, 1915.
Location. 37° 25.493′ N, 122° 10.203′ W. Marker is in Stanford, California, in Santa Clara County. It can be reached from Lasuen Mall south of Panama Mall, on the right when traveling south. The plaque is mounted to the right of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 450 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford CA 94305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, in Silicon Valley, and on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. 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: Generations of Diverse Perspectives (within shouting distance of this marker); First Inhabitants: The Ohlone of the Peninsula (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Stanford Clock Tower (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nourishing the Whole Student (approx. 0.2 miles away); Exploring the Forces of Nature (approx. 0.2 miles away); Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Restoration of the Stanford Campus
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1. Stanford University Women's Club ~ Founded 1896.
"The Stanford University Women’s Club was founded in 1896 by Jessie Knight Jordan, the wife of Stanford President David Starr Jordan. Mrs. Jordan’s goal was to promote friendships, enable women to share mutual interests, and welcome newcomers to the university. At its first meeting, 60 women gathered at the home of Mrs. Jordan for a “Nonsense Afternoon” with songs, poetry and stories. Dues of 25 cents were collected."(Submitted on September 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
2. A history of Stanford. University website entry:
"When Jane Lathrop Stanford and railroad magnate and former California Gov. Leland Stanford lost their only child, Leland, Jr., to typhoid in 1884, they decided to build a university as the most fitting memorial, and deeded to it a large fortune that included the 8,180-acre Palo Alto stock farm that became the campus. They made their plans just as the modern research university was taking form."(Submitted on September 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 24, 2023
2. The Stanford Women’s Clubhouse Marker
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 24, 2023
3. Stanford Women’s Clubhouse
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 280 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
