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

Sam Brannan Cottage

Registered Historical Landmark #685

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. Sam Brannan Cottage Marker

Inscription.
Built circa 1862, this cottage was part of the original Brannan's Hot Springs Resort grounds, moved to this location and fully restored in 1978.

Dedicated to the memory of Samuel Brannan, founder of Calistoga, pioneer, promoter, preacher, politician, philanthropist, railroad and land developer, newspaperman, and California's first millionaire.

This plaque is proudly placed by the Sharpsteen Museum of Calistoga History and its members, May 1, 2014.

Erected 2014 by Sharpsteen Museum of Calistoga History. (Marker Number 685.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 38° 34.737′ N, 122° 34.832′ W. Marker is in Calistoga, California, in Napa County. It can be reached from Washington Street west of Lincoln Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1311 Washington St, Calistoga CA 94515, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in California’s San Francisco 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 (a few steps from this marker); Calistoga City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mount View Hotel (about 600 feet away); Welcome to the Calistoga Depot (about 700 feet away); Calistoga Depot (about 700 feet away); Site of John York’s Cabin (approx. ¼ mile away); Sam Brannan Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calistoga.

Regarding Sam Brannan Cottage. California Historical Landmark statement of significance:
Sam Brannan arrived in Napa Valley in the late 1850s with the dream of making it the 'Saratoga of California.'

Sam Brannan Cottage and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

2. Sam Brannan Cottage and Marker

In 1866 cottages were built and palm trees planted in preparation for the grand opening of the resort. This is the only cottage still standing.

Also see . . . Sharpsteen Museum. Site of the Sam Brannan Cottage. (Submitted on March 17, 2024.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 389 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.