Santa Clara in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Johnson House
1159 Main Street
Point of Historical Interest
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 16, 2012
1. Johnson House Marker
Believed built 1850s of precut lumber from Maine shipped around the Horn. I.B. Johnson was squatter on entire block 1849. Town board gave him title in 1852 for fifteen dollars.Erected 1972 by Santa Clara Historical and Landmark Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 37° 21.055′ N, 121° 56.788′ W. Marker is in Santa Clara, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is on Main Street south of Fremont Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1159 Main Street, Santa Clara CA 95050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kersell/Lorente House (a few steps from this marker); Hichborn House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Saxe Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall and Jail Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Russell Robinson House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Senator Franck House Site
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 16, 2012
2. Johnson House and Marker
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 16, 2012
3. The Johnson House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 414 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 21, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
