Calistoga in Napa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Site of John York’s Cabin

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. Site of John York’s Cabin Marker

Inscription.
Among the first houses of Calistoga was John York’s log cabin, constructed in October 1845. Rebuilt as part of the home of the Kortum family, it was used as a residence until razed in 1930. Nearby was the cabin of David Hudson also built in October 1845. Calistoga was named by Samuel Brannon in 1859.

California Registered Historical Landmark No. 682.

Erected 1959 by California State Park Commission; City of Calistoga; and the Napa County Historical Society. (Marker Number 682.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1845.

Location. 38° 34.507′ N, 122° 34.831′ W. Marker is in Calistoga, California, in Napa County. It is at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Kortum Canyon Road, on the right when traveling east on Foothill Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Calistoga CA 94515, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco

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Bay Area,

in Wine Country,

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: Calistoga Sam Brannan Center (approx. ¼ mile away); Sam Brannan Cottage (approx. ¼ mile away); Calistoga City Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Mount View Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Welcome to the Calistoga Depot (approx. 0.3 miles away); Calistoga Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sam Brannan Store (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pioneer Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calistoga.

2. Site of John York’s Cabin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 413 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.