Fountain Valley in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ishii Home
Photographed By Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012
1. Ishii Home Marker
Kyutaro Ishii, Japanese settler, came here in 1905 and by 1910 was farming 40 acres. Returned to Japan in 1912 to marry Sada. They built a home here in 1913.Erected 1976 by Fountain Valley Historical Society. (Marker Number 15.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 33° 42.613′ N, 117° 57.795′ W. Marker is in Fountain Valley, California, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Bushard Street and La Luna Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Bushard Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fountain Valley CA 92708, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Slaughter House (approx. half a mile away); Wardlow Home / Red Car (approx. half a mile away); School Bell (approx. half a mile away); First City Hall / First School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Talbert Drainage District (approx. 0.6 miles away); Section Houses (approx. 0.6 miles away);
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Photographed By Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012
2. View of Ishii Home Marker
Marker is located just north of La Luna Avenue.
Photographed By Greg Ullman, September 17, 2012
3. View of Ishii Home Marker
Looking north toward San Diego Freeway overpass.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 6, 2022
4. Ishii Home Marker
Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 6, 2022
5. Ishii Home Marker
The marker is to the left of the sidewalk. This view is looking north, towards I-405.
Photographed By Greg Ullman, September 17, 2012
6. Site of Ishii Home
Located on the west side of Bushard Street, halfway between Wintersberg Avenue (now Warner) and Slater Avenue, the site of the home was excavated for the construction of the San Diego Freeway (Interstate 405).
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. This page has been viewed 997 times since then and 145 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 24, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. 4, 5. submitted on July 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 6. submitted on September 24, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
