Camptonville in Yuba County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Capt. Brown House

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011

1. Capt. Brown House Marker

Inscription. This 1854 A.J. Downing designed "Carpenters Gothic" is among the earliest such wood frame structures in the state. Built by Josiah Prentiss Brown, miner, 49er, local banker, multi-term state legislator and Commander of the Yuba Light Infantry, Co. E, 1st Batt., 4th Brgd. Ca. Nat. Guard with 80 members and local armory. Commissioned by Gen. J.C. Fremont and "familiarly known throughout Northern California as Captain Brown", with 20 years service became the longest standing officer in the Guard. Initiated into ECV May 19th, 1856.

Erected 2010 by Wm. Bull Meek - Wm. Morris Stewart Chapter No. 10, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1856.

Location. 39° 27.169′ N, 121° 2.846′ W. Marker is in Camptonville, California, in Yuba County. It is on Cleveland Avenue east of School Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15600 Cleveland Avenue, Camptonville CA 95922, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mountain Range Lodge No. 18, F. & A. M. (about 600 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); William Bull Meek (about 700 feet away); Acton Meek Cleveland (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert Campton (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Bull Meek / ECV Redivivus (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lester Allen Pelton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henness Pass Road – Wisconsin House (approx. 2½ miles away); Oregon Creek Covered Bridge (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camptonville.

Regarding Capt. Brown House. This house is a private residence. Please respect their privacy.

Also see . . .
1. History of Yuba County California. In this 1879 publication the history of the Yuba Light Infantry is detailed along with a description of the town of Camptonville as recorded in 1879. (Submitted on January 20, 2011.)

2. Yuba Light Infantry. California Militia and National Guard Unit Histories entry (Submitted on October 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Capt. Brown House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011

2. Capt. Brown House and Marker

Josiah Prentiss Brown image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Find A Grave, Unknown

3. Josiah Prentiss Brown

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,138 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on October 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.