Clearlake Oaks in Lake County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Ranch House

Photographed by Stephen R. Myers, September 26, 2009

1. Ranch House Marker

Inscription.
Considered by some to be the oldest dwelling in Lake County, the Ranch House was built in the 1850’s to 1860’s. It was associated with the earliest settlement of High Valley and beginnings of agriculture in Lake County. It is a one and one half story version of a Greek revival home. Swiss immigrants, Joachin and Anna Durst were the first known owners of the property in the 1860’s. They were among the earliest settlers in Lake County. Samuel T. Weston occupied the ranch in late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Aaron and Julia Shaul acquired the property in 1923. Additions were made in the 1930’s and restored in the early 21st Century. The Brassfield Family bought the property and house in 1973 and is currently one of the finest wineries in California.

Dedicated September 26, 2009
(Clampyear 6014)
by the Ancient and Honorable
Order of E Clampsus Vitus
Branciforte 1797 and Yerba Buena
No. 1 Capitulis Redivivus

Erected 2009 by Branciforte 1797 and Yerba Buena No.1, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 26, 1884.

Location. 39° 2.782′ N,

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122° 42.545′ W. Marker is in Clearlake Oaks, California, in Lake County. It is on High Valley Road (Business County Road 220). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10915 High Valley Road, Clearlake Oaks CA 95423, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s 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 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sulphur Bank Mine (approx. 3.7 miles away); Site of First Adobe Home, Lake County (approx. 8.6 miles away); Lower Lake Stone Jail (approx. 10.8 miles away); Lower Lake Schoolhouse (approx. 10.9 miles away); The Pomo (approx. 11.9 miles away); Bloody Island (approx. 11.9 miles away); Clear Lake Habitat (approx. 11.9 miles away); a different marker also named Bloody Island (approx. 12.2 miles away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. Clearlake Lodge #130 I.O.O.F. (was approx. 10.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. Marker is located between the Ranch House and the main building of the Brassfield Estate Winery.

Photographed by Stephen R. Myers

2. Ranch House Marker

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via Brassfield Estate Winery, unknown

3. Brassfield Estate Winery

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Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2010, by Stephen R. Myers of Dublin, California. This page has been viewed 2,237 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on January 22, 2010, by Stephen R. Myers of Dublin, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2010, by Stephen R. Myers of Dublin, California. 3. submitted on February 6, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.