Marysville in Yuba County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

José Manuel Ramírez Rosales

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 8, 2012

1. José Manuel Ramírez Rosales Marker

Inscription. The Chilean Community of Northern California and the Consulate General of Chile in San Francisco present this plaque in honor of José Manuel Ramírez Rosales A Chilean 49er, pioneer, artist, visionary and co-founder of the City of Marysville, who, in 1851, built this magnificent home known as “The Castle” with timber brought from Chile.

Erected 2011 by Chilean Community of Northern California and the Consulate General of Chile.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 39° 8.427′ N, 121° 35.216′ W. Marker is in Marysville, California, in Yuba County. It is on 5th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 5th Street, Marysville CA 95901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Yuba County Courthouse (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beckwourth Trail – Marysville / Henness Pass Road – Marysville (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Story of Stassi's 4th Ward Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mission Building (approx.

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0.3 miles away); Historical Monument of Macy’s (approx. 0.3 miles away); New Mecklenberg (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lord Sholto Douglas (approx. 0.3 miles away); Davis Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marysville.

Also see . . .
1. José Manuel Ramírez Rosales. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on January 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. NPS: A History of Mexican Americans in California. Five Views: An Ethnic Historic Site Survey for California entry (Submitted on January 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 8, 2012

2. José Manuel Ramírez Rosales Marker

"The Castle" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 8, 2012

3. "The Castle"

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 8, 2012

4. "The Castle"

Portrait of Ramírez Rosales, by Raymond Monvoisin. image. Click for full size.

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5. Portrait of Ramírez Rosales, by Raymond Monvoisin.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,634 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 28, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on January 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.