La Grange in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Old Barn – First Adobe Building
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011
1. The Old Barn – First Adobe Building Marker
in La Grange
Built prior to 1850
Used for post office and later
stables for horses that
brought freight in from Waterford.
Erected 1976 by Stanislaus County Historical Society. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 37° 39.828′ N, 120° 27.614′ W. Marker is in La Grange, California, in Stanislaus County. Marker is on Yosemite Boulevard (State Highway 132), on the left when traveling east. Marker and barn are located at the La Grange Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30173 Yosemite Boulevard, La Grange CA 95329, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Jail (a few steps from this marker); The Trading Post (a few steps from this marker); La Grange (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named La Grange (a few steps from this marker); Saint Louis Mission (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); La Grange Saloon
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Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011
2. The Old Barn – First Adobe Building and Marker
The marker is mounted above the doors to the Old Barn.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011
3. The Old Barn – First Adobe Building
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011
4. West Side View of the Old Barn – First Adobe Building
The side walls of the barn clearly show the adobe brick construction material.
Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 22, 2016
5. Aermotor Windmill
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 746 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 20, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on May 23, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California.
