Goleta in Santa Barbara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Stow House

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 4, 2026

1. Stow House Marker

Inscription. Quarters and museum of the Goleta Valley Historical Society

Built in 1872 by Sherman P. Stow and presented to the County of Santa Barbara by his descendants

Dedicated Sept. 24, 1967 as a county historical landmark

This plaque presented by Reina del mar Parlor 126 and Tierra de oro Parlor 304 Native Daughters of the Golden West Santa Barbara August 2, 1969

Erected 1969.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 2, 1969.

Location. 34° 26.576′ N, 119° 51.106′ W. Marker is in Goleta, California, in Santa Barbara County. It can be reached from North Los Carneros Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 304 N Los Carneros Road, Goleta CA 93117, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Central Coast,

specifically on the Coast Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally,

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it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Stow House (a few steps from this marker); Bunkhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Stow House (within shouting distance of this marker); Goleta Depot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); United States Marine Corps Aviation Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Earle Ovington Terminal (approx. 1½ miles away); Ovington's Hangar (approx. 1.6 miles away); Sexton House (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goleta.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 4, 2026

2. Stow House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.