Westminster in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

McCoy-Hare House

Photographed By Michael Kindig, September 16, 2012

1. McCoy-Hare House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This board and batten house, built in 1874 as a drugstore by Dr. James McCoy, first physician of Westminster Colony (founded 1870 by Rev. L.P. Webber), was the home of Marie Larter Hare, local educator, from 1912 to 1984. Restored in 1976 by Westminster Historical Society and City Council as a Bicentennial Community project.

Erected 1976 by Orange County Board of Supervisors and Orange County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 33° 45.549′ N, 117° 58.719′ W. Marker is in Westminster, California, in Orange County. Marker is on Westminster Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located inside Blakey Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8612 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster CA 92683, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Warne Family House (a few steps from this marker); Midway City Women's Clubhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Warne Family Barn

McCoy-Hare House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 11, 2008

2. McCoy-Hare House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Sid Goldstein (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle of the Paracel Islands Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kenneth L. Worley (approx. 0.4 miles away); VFW Post 9756 Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westminster.

McCoy-Hare House Windmill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 11, 2008

3. McCoy-Hare House Windmill

Blakey Historical Park Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 11, 2008

4. Blakey Historical Park Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 17, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.