Templeton in San Luis Obispo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Museum Property
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Horstman House
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2010
1. Museum Property / Horstman House Marker
Erected by Templeton Historical Museum Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1988.
Location. 35° 33.019′ N, 120° 42.259′ W. Marker is in Templeton, California, in San Luis Obispo County. It can be reached from Main Street south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted on the left side of the porch alcove at the entrance to the museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 Main Street, Templeton CA 93465, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast and specifically 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Templeton Carriage Works (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bethel Lutheran Church (about 500 feet away); In Memoriam (approx. 0.2
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Regarding Museum Property / Horstman House. The museum officially opened to the public on October 18, 1998, and, staffed by volunteers, it is open Friday through Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Also see . . . The Templeton Historical Society Museum. The Societys website giving the history of the society with links to Templeton history, photos and additional information. (Submitted on December 1, 2010.)
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2010
2. Museum Property / Horstman House Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2010
3. Museum Property / Horstman House
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2010
4. Museum Property / Horstman House
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2010
5. The Templeton Train Depot
The depot building is located on the grounds of the Museum
A part of Templeton's history was preserved with the refurbishing of an old railroad building that dated back to when Templeton was at the end of the railroad line. The historic 25' x 51' building was part of the train station complex that was built in the 1880s.
A part of Templeton's history was preserved with the refurbishing of an old railroad building that dated back to when Templeton was at the end of the railroad line. The historic 25' x 51' building was part of the train station complex that was built in the 1880s.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2010
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Los Angeles - 225 Miles
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 827 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 1, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
