Grant Grove Village in Tulare County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Gamlin Cabin
June 28, 2011
1. Gamlin Cabin Marker
This cabin was built in 1872 by Israel Gamlin, who with his brother Thomas filed a timber claim to 160 acres within Grant Grove. They quartered here until 1878 while grazing cattle in the mountains. After General Grant National Park was established in 1890, the cabin was used as a storehouse by the U.S. Cavalry who patrolled the park until 1913. Later it became the quarters of the first park ranger stationed here.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 36° 44.886′ N, 118° 58.457′ W. Marker is in Grant Grove Village, California, in Tulare County. It can be reached from State Highway 180. This marker is located in Kings Canyon National Park at the General Grant Grove. The Grant Grove is reached by a short side road to the left starting 1.7 miles north of the CA 180 - CA 198 junction. From the parking lot take the .5 mile Grant Tree trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kings Canyon National Pk CA 93633, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Joaquin Valley, specifically in the Central Valley, and in the Sierra Nevada. 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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Centennial Stump (within shouting distance of this marker); General Grant Tree Trail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Fallen Monarch
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Additional keywords. Redwoods
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 28, 2011
2. Gamlin Cabin Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 28, 2011
3. Gamlin Cabin
The marker is to the left of the cabin.
Photographed by Craig Baker
4. Gamlin Cabin and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker
5. Gamlin Cabin and Interpretive Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,482 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 8, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4, 5. submitted on June 8, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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• PHOTO OF THE INTERPRETIVE SIGN, ON ITS OWN MARKER PAGE. • Can you help?
