Arbuckle in Colusa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Arbuckle

Photographed by Loren Wilson, April 11, 2008

1. Arbuckle Marker

Inscription. In 1859 Tacitus Ryland Arbuckle located a homestead in the Sacramento Valley, and in 1875 had the land plotted for a town site. The legendary Arbuckle founded the town, deeded the lots, furnished the nails, and helped build the first houses in what has since become the city of Arbuckle. Known far and wide as “the home of the almond”.

Erected 1978 by Sam Brannan Chapter No. 1004, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 39° 1.181′ N, 122° 3.53′ W. Marker is in Arbuckle, California, in Colusa County. It is at the intersection of Fifth Street and Gail Avenue / Laurel Street, in the median on Fifth Street. Plaque is located in a traffic island. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Fifth Street, Arbuckle CA 95912, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

specifically in the Central Valley,

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and 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 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pierce Christian College (approx. 2.9 miles away); Grand Island Shrine (approx. 9.3 miles away); Dr. Robert Semple (approx. 9.8 miles away); The Williams Hotel

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(approx. 10½ miles away); Rumsey (approx. 13.2 miles away); Colusa Union High School (approx. 13.4 miles away); Our Lady of Lourdes Church (approx. 13.6 miles away); Judge H. M. Albery House (approx. 13.7 miles away).

Additional commentary.
1. Additional Information Regarding the Marker Dedication
Rich Chance was Noble Grand Humbug when this plaque was dedicated. Plaque wording by Edward D. Hawkins.

— Submitted April 16, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California.

Photographed by Loren Wilson, April 11, 2008

2. Arbuckle Marker

Downtown Arbuckle looking south from marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Loren Wilson, April 11, 2008

3. Downtown Arbuckle looking south from marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. This page has been viewed 1,733 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.