Los Banos in Merced County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Canal Farm Inn
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011
1. Canal Farm Inn Marker
This original San Joaquin Valley Ranch headquarters of California pioneer and cattle baron Henry Miller (1827-1916), was established in 1873. His farsighted planning, development in the 1870s of a vast gravity irrigation system, and the founding of Los Banos (1889) provided the basis for the present stability and wealth of this area.
Erected 1956 by California State Park Commission/Native Sons of the Golden West, Los Banos Parlor No. 206. (Marker Number 548.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 37° 3.437′ N, 120° 49.931′ W. Marker is in Los Banos, California, in Merced County. It is on East Pacheco Boulevard (California Route 33/152) 1.8 miles east of Mercey Springs Road ( Route 165), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1460 East Pacheco Boulevard, Los Banos CA 93635, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the San Joaquin Valley and specifically in the Central Valley. 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 17 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Woolgrowers (approx. 0.9 miles away); Henry Miller (approx. 0.9 miles away);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Los Banos (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Henry Miller: The Cattle King of California. Immigrant Entrepreneurship website entry (Submitted on February 18, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via Immigrant Entrepreneurship, 1887
2. Henry Miller
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011
3. Canal Farm Inn Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011
4. Canal Farm Inn, now a restaurant
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011
5. Canal Farm Inn, now a restaurant
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,617 times since then and 111 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on February 18, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
